The out-of-hours service is provided by telephoning 111.
This service is provided from 18:30 each evening until 08:00 the following working day and also operates at weekends and on all bank/ public holidays.
For many problems telephone advice may be all that is needed, but if it is decided that you need to see a doctor you will be asked to attend the GP On Call Centre at Town Lane, Southport.
Home visits are only for those who are too ill to travel.
Please leave all non-urgent calls until the surgery is open again during the normal working hours.
Local NHS Walk-in Centre
Walk-in centre style facility for self-referring patients with minor injuries and ailments.
Litherland Town Hall Health Centre
off Hatton Hill Road/Field Lane
Liverpool
Merseyside
L21 9JN
Telephone: 0151 475 4667
Open Monday - Friday 8.00am - 8.00pm
Weekends and bank holidays 9.00am - 6.00pm
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Acute Situations
In acute situations, such as if you are experiencing severe chest pain, sudden disabling breathlessness, collapse or severe injury, please telephone the emergency services on 999 immediately.
Casualties
Adult accidents and emergencies are seen at:
Accident & Emergency Department
Southport and Formby District General Hospital
Town Lane
Kew
Southport
PR8 6PN
Tel: 01704 547 471
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Accidents Involving Children
Children involved in accidents and who require emergency hospital treatment should be taken to:
Paediatric Accident & Emergency Unit
Ormskirk and District General Hospital
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
Tel: 01695 577 111
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