OUT OF HOURS EMERGENCIES – 111

Should you have a genuine medical emergency and require a doctor urgently Monday – Friday before 8am or after 6.30pm or at anytime over the weekend or bank holidays please telephone our out of hours emergency number on 111

Calls to the NHS 111 service are free from both landlines and mobiles

If you need medical advice during closing hours, please contact NHS 111, or in case of an emergency such as chest pain, difficulty breathing or other life threating emergencies

please dial 999

 If you have a life threatening medical emergency please dial 999

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the extended access hubs are operating at the following times:

• Weekdays – 18:30 – 21:00

• Weekends – 10:00 – 15:00

• Bank Holidays – 1100 – 1330

(Hub location may differ. They are currently operational from the Pinfold and Broadway Hub)

EXTRA GP APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR WALSALL PATIENTS – WALDOC

Patients registered with a Walsall GP can benefit from the Extended GP Access Service.

NHS Walsall Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has worked with local GPs to create four Hubs based at Darlaston Health Centre, Pinfold Health Centre, Broadway Medical Practice and Portland Medical Practice. The Hubs are currently run by a group of local GPS.
Since launching the service in December 2017 and up until May 2018, more than 15,500 patients have accessed the service.

When can I get an out-of-hours appointment?

Extra GP appointments will be available between:

  • 6.30pm – 9pm weekdays (all four Hubs)
  • 10am – 3pm weekends (excluding Darlaston Health Centre & Portland Medical Practice)
  • 11am – 1.30pm Bank Holidays (all four Hubs)

However, people will only be seen if they have booked an appointment.

How can I book one of these appointments?

A dedicated number has been set up and appointments can be booked by calling: 01922 501999 during the following times:

  • 8am – 9pm weekdays
  • 10am – 3pm weekends
  • 11am – 1pm bank holidays

NHS 111 will also be able to book an appointment for you if they feel you need to see a GP.

Do I need to be registered at one of the four surgeries where the Hubs are based to use the service?

No, you can be registered with any GP in Walsall to access the extra appointments. However, please note you will need to travel to one the four Hubs (listed above).

What if I’m not registered with a Walsall GP?

If you are not a registered patient at a Walsall GP, you will not be able to access these out-of-hours appointments. More information about these services can be found on Walsall CCG’s website: www.walsallccg.nhs.uk.

When should I use the Hubs?

The extended service is for patients who require a routine or same day GP appointment, but are unable to attend during normal opening hours. However, they are not walk-in centres and you will need to book an appointment- these can be booked up to 7 days in advance. Please note that both of Walsall’s urgent care centres and its A&E department will still be open as normal for people to use in serious or life threatening emergencies.