Opening Hours

The surgery is open Monday to Friday from 0800 to 1830

The surgery is open Monday to Friday from 0830 to 1830

The dispensary is open Monday to Friday from 0830 to 1200 and from 1600 to 1800

The Surgery buildings close between 1300 and 1400 daily. You can still contact us for URGENT calls only please during this time by telephoning either the Dorchester Surgery (01305 250989) or the Portesham Surgery (01305 871468) to speak to a member of staff.

If your call is not urgent you will be asked to call back after 1400 when the surgeries re-opens.

If you have an emergency that cannot wait until the Surgeries reopens, you should dial 999 and ask for an ambulance.

For patients who are not able to attend during normal opening hours we offer pre-bookable routine appointments with both our Doctors and our Nurses at the Dorchester site on Tuesdays from 0730 to 0800 and 1830 to 1930, and some weekends. If you would like to book one of these appointments please ask.

If you are unwell in the evening, overnight or at the weekend, contact:

The NHS111

This service is for medical situations that cannot wait until we re-open – if you, or a member of your family, become ill and you are concerned. It is not for routine enquiries, such as booking an appointment with your GP, repeat prescriptions, test results etc. You can contact NHS111 by dialling 111 or by going online to NHS111. Calls are free from land lines and mobiles but 'pay as you go' mobiles do require at least 1p credit.

Your Local Pharmacy

Your local pharmacy can give you advice about minor ailments and have remedies that may tide you over until the surgeries re-open.

The Weymouth and Portland Community Urgent Care Centre, Weymouth Community Hospital, Melcombe Avenue, DT4 7TB Phone 01305 760022

This service is for non-urgent medical situations that do not require A&E attendance but may not be able to wait until the surgery re-opens. NHS 111 may suggest that you attend when you contact them.

Local Hospital

In case of an accident which you think may require hospital treatment, the nearest casualty department is:

Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester  DT1 2JV (access via Damers Road ) Tel: 01305 251150  

Please do not ask to see a doctor out of hours unless you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

Call 999 in an emergency. Chest pains and/or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.

111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally. 

Your needs will be assessed and you will be given advice about whether you need:

• Treat yourself at home
• Go to a Primary Care Centre

If you need face to face medical attention you may be asked to attend a Primary Care Centre.

Click here to access NHS 111 online or call 111 to speak to a staff member.