GP Out of Hours Service (West Yorkshire Urgent care services)
0845 120 7066

When the practice is closed and you require advice or any medical help please contact the surgery number and press option 1 this will put you in direct contact with Local care direct where a trained operator will answer and take relevant details. You will then be provided with either:
• Advice over the telephone.
• An appointment with a GP.
• A home visit.

Your local pharmacist

Your local pharmacist will be able to give you free health advice at any time – you don’t need an appointment.

Wakefield NHS Walk-in Centre

King Street Health Centre
47 King Street
Wakefield
WF1 2SY
Tel: 0845 121 1023

You can see an experienced nurse for treatment of minor injuries and illnesses, seven days a week, 8am until 8pm at the Centre.

Accident and emergency / 999

Whatever the day or time, if you or someone else experiences severe chest pain, loss of blood or suspected broken bones, go to your nearest accident and emergency department or call 999. Accident and emergency departments are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can assess serious injuries and provide emergency treatment.

NHS Direct

NHS Direct offers free expert health information and advice 24-hours a day on 0845 4647 or at their website, www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk which also offers an enquiry service. For deaf people and those heard of hearing, a telephone service is available on 0845 606 4647. If English is not your preferred language, you can choose to use a confidential translation service.