If a medical emergency arises outside of surgery hours

If you suspect a stroke or heart attack - phone 999.

If your condition is serious, go to Accident and Emergency - the nearest one to here is at Tameside Hospital (Fountain Road, Ashton-under-Lyne).

If you need a GP appointment outside of surgery hours, please phone GoToDoc on 0161 336 3252.

If you need medical advice out of hours, you can visit NHS Direct at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk or phone their 24hr helpline on 0845 4647.  This service can help you assess whether you need to see a doctor, and can forward your call to the emergency services or an appropriate healthcare service if necessary.