When We Are Closed

When the surgery is closed an out-of-hours emergency service is provided. This service is commissioned by the Waltham Forest CCG and is based at Whipps Cross Hospital. The service is available from 20:00hrs seven days a week and from 18.00 at weekends.

Telephone: 111

This service may be used from 20:00hrs – 07:00hrs weekdays (Mon-Fri) and from 18:00hrs - 07:00hrs weekends (Sat-Sun)

In addition, patients may contact the WALTHAM FOREST ENHANCED GP SERVICES: Tel. 020 8519 3999 

The telephone line is available to book appointments during the following hours:

Weekdays (Mon - Fri)  12:00hrs -20:00hrs

Weekends (Sat - Sun)  08:00hrs - 18:00hrs

Please note:

All appointment sessions are held in the evenings ONLY, between 18:30hrs - 20:00hrs at various GP Practices located within the Borough of Waltham Forest.

Other Local NHS Services

To see a doctor on Saturday or Sunday, please see details above.

Your Local Pharmacist

Your local pharmacist will be able to give you free health advice at any time – you don’t need an appointment. They can give prescriptions if necessary for a minor ailment that does not need a doctor. Many pharmacies operate extended hours on a rota basis.

Accident & Emergency

Whatever the day or time, if you or someone else experiences severe chest pain, loss of blood, severe headache, loss of use in one side of the body or suspected broken bones, go to your nearest Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) or call 999. Accident and Emergency Departments are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can assess serious injuries and provide emergency treatment.

Please do not attend Accident & Emergency or call an ambulance unless it is life threatening.