Opening Times

Our opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6pm. 

Reception staff and a duty doctor or nurse are available during these hours.

Both premises are closed for lunch from 1pm to 2pm.  

Updated:  08/07/2022

When We Are Closed

When the surgery is closed, except at lunchtime, call 111 for free where you will be seen by the right healthcare professional, as close to your home as possible.

Please remember to ‘Talk before you Walk’ – dial 111 first as you must have an appointment to be seen in one of the primary care service/ hubs across the Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield area.

You may also use NHS Online at 111.nhs.uk.  

There is Primary Care coverage across our Primary Care Network between 8am-8pm, Monday - Friday and Saturdays 9am-5pm. 

Please note that between 6pm and 8pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays and from 9am to 5pm your appointment will be at one of four practices within the PCN.  You will be advised of the location at the time you book your appointment.

As you may not be consulted by St Andrew’s practice staff, you must consent to your records being viewed by staff at the appointment location.

Sundays and Bank Holidays will be covered by 111 service where patients will be directed to a local hub.

Anything life threating, please contact 999.

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In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.  

Updated:  16/01/2023

Urgent Treatment Centres

If you have a minor injury, 24/7, 365 days a year, you can go to a Minor Injuries Unit at:

• Bishop Auckland Hospital  DL14 6AD  or
• Peterlee Community Hospital  SR8 5UQ
• Shotley Bridge Hospital  DH8 0NB

However, we would advise that you call NHS 111 to get an appointment thereby reducing your waiting times in the unit.

Examples of a minor injury are:

• Sprains and strains
• Broken Bones
• Wound infections
• Minor burns and scalds
• Minor head injuries
• Minor eye injuries
• Insect and animal bites

The NHS belongs to us all.  Lets use it responsibly.  The way you use your NHS matters - using it wisely means we can develop and invest in local services to make your NHS fit for the future.

Phone 111 and  TALK before you WALK

Updated: 31/08/2022

Staff Training

Most staff training is arranged so that it does not impact the service to our patients.

However, the surgery will close one afternoon per month (normally at 1230 pm) for staff training.  

When the surgery is closed call NHS 111 for free where you will be referred to the right healthcare professional, as close to your home as possible.

Please remember to ‘Talk before you Walk’ – dial NHS 111 first, as you must have an appointment to be seen in one of the primary care service/ hubs.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.  

Updated:  28/04/2023