OUT OF HOURS PHONE NUMBER
IF YOU REQUIRE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE OF THE GP OPENING HOURS PLEASE CALL CUMBRIA HEALTH ON CALL (CHOC) ON 03000 247 247.
IF YOU HAVE A LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLEASE DIAL 999.
PLEASE NOTE: For one afternoon per month we focus on staff development and training, and during this time the surgery will be closed. If you require medical assistance during this time please dial 03000 247 247. Below is a list of planned afternoon closure dates, the surgery closes at 13:00:
TUESDAY 14TH MAY 2013, WEDNESDAY 12TH JUNE, THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER, WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER, TUESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER AND THURSDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2013.
CARERS
The surgery works closely with West Cumbria Carers and Caroline the support worker - if you would like more information, please ask any member of the surgery team
SHARED RECORDS
Improving your care
Health services in Furness are introducing 'shared records'. Shared records allow health professionals to share some limited information from your medical records with other health services that provide you with care. For more information please pick up a 'changes to your medical records' leaflet from the surgery. more information is also available at www.cumbria.nhs.uk