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Shakespeare Surgery
Worsley Mesnes
Health Centre
Poolstock Lane
Wigan
WN3 5HL

Tel: 01942 481531
Fax: 01942 481543
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How Do I Obtain Medical Attention when the Surgery is Closed?

The Practice Opening Hours are:

Monday 8:15 – 18:30

Tuesday 8:15 – 18:30

Wednesday 8:15 – 13:00

Thursday 8:15 – 18:30

Friday 8:15 – 18:30

Saturday & Sunday CLOSED

If you require medical attention when the surgery is closed you should telephone one of the numbers given below. You can also ring the normal surgery number (01942 481531) and listen to the answer machine message to hear these contact numbers. Always have a pen and paper handy when you phone so that you can take down the numbers.

  • If you need urgent medical attention please phone the Out Of Hours Emergency Service based at Incefield House 01942 829911.
     
  • If you only need advice or are unsure if your need is urgent, you can phone NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 and speak to a qualified nurse who will be able to advise you on the best course of action.
     
  • You can also attend Leigh Hospital Walk in Centre/Minor Injuries, at Leigh Infirmary, The Avenue, Leigh (tel: 01942 264000) between the hours of:
    7:00am – 10:00pm Monday – Saturday
    and
    9:00am – 10:00pm Sunday
     
  • For Accidents and Serious Emergencies you can also attend casualty at Wigan Infirmary, Wigan Lane Wigan (tel: 01942 822578) 24 hours per day seven days per week.



     


 

 
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