Out of Hours Service

Between 18:00-08:00 Monday to Friday, all day at weekends and on Bank Holidays your call will be redirected to the NHS 111 service.

By ringing the surgery telephone number, you will hear a message asking you to telephone NHS 111 who will then triage your call.

Extended Access – Weekend / Evening Appointments

Evening and weekend appointments are available from mid-September 2018 at the Oaks Medical Centre for patients who are registered with The Dove Medical Practice, as part of a government initiative and Our Health Partnership (OHP) collaborative working arrangements. Appointments must be booked in advance through The Dove Medical Practice and are available:

• Monday – 18:30-20:00
• Tuesday – 18:30-20:00
• Wednesday – 18:30-20:00
• Thursday – 18:30-20:00
• Friday – 18:30-20:00
• Saturday – 09:00-13:00
• Sunday – 10:00- 13:00

Please be aware that this is not a walk-in service – you must have an appointment.

Clinics will be held at the Oaks Medical Centre.

For further information, please see the Extended Access page.

Bank Holiday Closures 2019

25th December – Christmas Day

26th December – Boxing Day