Opening times

  • West Rainton Surgery

    Day Opening hours
    Friday 13 December
    8am to 6pm
    Saturday 14 December
    Closed
    Sunday 15 December
    Closed
    Monday 16 December
    8am to 6pm
    Tuesday 17 December
    8am to 6pm
    Wednesday 18 December
    8am to 6pm
    Thursday 19 December
    8am to 6pm

If you need help when we are closed

If you need medical help now, use NHS 111 online or Call 111.

NHS 111 online is for people aged 5 and over. Call 111 if you need help for a child under 5.

Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.

Other services

If you need medical advice or treatment but do not need to see a GP, there are some alternatives you can try instead.

For example:

  • pharmacist can provide advice and treatment for minor conditions that do not need a prescription
  • minor injuries unit (MIU) provides treatment for less serious injuries, such as sprains, broken bones and wound infections
  • walk-in centre deals with minor illnesses and injuries, such as infections and rashes
  • sexual health clinic (GUM clinic) provides testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and contraception advice

These services do not require you to make an appointment or register as a patient.

Extended Access

Need to see a GP in the evening or weekends?

GPs in central Durham, Chester-le-Street and Derwentside are working together to offer extra GP appointments from 6:30pm on weekday evenings as well as Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Just call your surgery to book any available evening or weekend GP appointments.