TELEPHONING THE DOCTOR

If you wish to speak to the doctor personally, please phone the surgery to arrange

a time. The best time for phoning the doctors are at the end of morning surgery and

before the beginning of evening surgery.

Surgery Telephone: 01931 716230

Surgery Fax: 01931 716231

 

EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS

If you require a doctor in an emergency

 

please phone Shap Medical Practice: 01931 716230

 

If it is out of surgery hours, you will automatically be put through to

Cumbria Health on Call (CHOC) on: 01228 401999

 

TELEPHONING FOR RESULTS

Please phone for the results of tests or investigations between 2 and 3pm,

one week after you have had them done. Normal test results can be given over the

phone on the doctor's advice. If there are abnormalities, you will be advised to speak

to the doctor or make an appointment. Remember that the results of tests can only be

given to the patient because of confidentiality.

 

HEALTH VISITOR

Mondays and Wednesdays Telephone No: 01768 362378

 

NHS DIRECT

Telephone No: 0845 4647 or www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk