Evening and weekend appointments now available. 

From the 1st October 2018, everyone in England will now benefit from access to general practice appointments in the evenings and weekends at a time that is most convenient to them. This is part of a national drive to help improve access to general practice and get the nest possible outcomes for patients. Further information is available at:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/gpfv/redesign/improving-access/.

Patients who are registered at this practice can now book an appointment to see a range of clinicians including GPs and nurses on weekday evenings (after 18:30) or on a Saturday morning.

You can book routine review appointments for the following: COPD / Asthma / Diabetic / Cervical Screening / Contraception renewals and many more depending on the clinician working the Clinic that week.

You can also book our extended access clinics for routine Health Care appointments these include / Blood Pressure checks / B12 Injections and so on.

These appointments are booked in advance and access to the surgery will only be granted if you have an appointment booked via Intercom.

Outside of practice opening times, if you have an urgent health need that is not an emergency, please dial freephone number 111.

If you have a mental health or adult social care need please ring 01472 256256.

Out-of-hours services are generally busy so please think carefully before asking to see a doctor and only do so if you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency. 

111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally. 

Your needs will be assessed and you will be given advice about whether you need:

• Treat yourself at home
• Go to a Primary Care Centre

If you need face to face medical attention you may be asked to attend a Primary Care Centre.

Click here to access NHS 111 online or call 111 to speak to a staff member.

Scartho Medical Centre will be closed on the following dates in 2020 from 13.00 – 18.30hrs due to protected learning time for staff.

Should you require urgent medical care during this time please call the North East Lincolnshire Single Point of Access on 01472 256256