An out-of-hours service is in operation via the local CCG contract with GatDoc, a local provider.

Patients needing advice out of hours should telephone 08450 568 060 where they will be advised accordingly. Alternatively, you can contact NHS 111, a 24-hour advice and information service, on 111.

Urgent Care Team is available 24/7 on 07908414673 for chest infections, stomach pains, urine infections, minor injuries etc.

Blaydon Walk-in Centre is GP lead and is open 8am-10pm 7 days a week.

At the Queen Elizabeth Hospital they  have a single point of access for urgent care, which means you don't need to worry about going to the wrong place, A&E or the walk in centre.

Click here to view our normal opening hours.