When We Are Closed
Out-of-hours services are generally very busy. If you are uncertain whether you need a GP you can have a look at Choose Well Wales
Out of Hours Telephone: 029 20757025
Please ring this number at any time. If you call outside surgery opening hours you will be given a telephone number to contact the Out of Hours service. This is currently 029 20444500
Alternatively, if you are feeling unwell but the problem is not a medical emergency, you can get telephone advice from NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47 or 111 if available in your area. For patients' safety, all calls are recorded. Calls to 0845 46 47 from landlines and mobiles cost 2p per minute, this will be in addition to the telephone providers access charge. Calls to 111 are free of charge. NHS Direct also have a web site at: http://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/
In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.
Oher examples of an emergency:
Unconsciousness
Difficulty in breathing
A suspected heart attack
Heavy blood loss
Serious injury
Severe burns