Out of Hours Service
For Out of Hours GP Service when the surgery is closed please ring 0300 123 1144 - this is the number of the Out of Hours GP Service at The Urgent Care Centre, Victoria Hospital Blackpool.
You will be asked a series of questions relating to your condition. This will make sure that they direct you to the right NHS service. You could see an A&E Doctor, a GP, Nurse or Pharmacist at the new Urgent Care Centre or be directed to a more appropriate community service.
Please use this service only if medically urgent so that the service can respond to urgent calls promptly
NHS Direct
If you require health information or advice, NHS Direct (a 24 hour nurse - led advice line) is available on 0845 4647, website address www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Serious Emergencies
Dial 999 For An Ambulance: Any difficulties in contacting the doctor DIAL THE OPERATOR - 100
Blackpool NHS Walk-In-Centre
Whitegate Health Centre Whitegate Drive Blackpool FY3 9ES
The Walk-in Centre at Whitegate Health Centre is a convenient GP-led health service available to local residents and visitors, where you can be seen without an appointment. You can be treated for a variety of problems such as minor injuries, minor illnesses, sexual health advice, wound care and health screening.
The Walk-in Centre is open from 8am - 8pm seven days a week.
Outside of these hours please call 0300 123 1144 for your GP Out of Hours service at the Urgent Care Centre.
The centre is only for walk-in patients and is unable to deal with medical enquiries over the telephone.