When We Are Closed
The health centre’s out-of-hours medical cover is provided by Devon Doctors on Call. Their telephone number is 0845 6710 270
Devon Doctors on Call have recently installed a new telephone system. Instead of hearing a ringing tone on contacting the centre you will now hear a few seconds of music prior to the call being answered or receive a message confirming you are connected to Devon Doctors on Call.
All telephone calls are recorded. A call handler will take your details (including your postcode) and a doctor will call you back.
Emergency Ambulance Service
If you need an ambulance for an emergency ring 999, but remember that the service is for emergencies only. If you are in any doubt, call NHS Direct who will advise you and call an ambulance if it is needed.
NHS Direct
Telephone number 0845 46 47 is the NHS 24 hour service giving confidential, nurse-led advice. You will speak to an experienced nurse who can advise you on what you can do to help yourself, whether you need to call your family doctor or attend accident and emergency. They will arrange for ambulance transport to take you to the nearest accident and emergency service if appropriate. NHS Direct can also advise you on: out-of-hours pharmacy opening times, emergency dental services, emergency family planing services, locations of 24 garages stocking simple medicines etc. (Calls are charged at local rate.)
Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Hours 2011/12 South Hams