The Fairfields Practice

Practice Closure – Christmas and New Year 2023-24

The Practice will be closed on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th December 2023 for Christmas. The Practice will be closed on Monday 1st January 2024 for New Year.

What to do when the practice is closed:

  •  If you need urgent advice whilst the practice is closed please telephone 0115 942 3759 and your call will be diverted to the out of hours GP service.
  •  Please call 111 if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation.
  •  For immediate, life-threatening emergencies, continue to call 999 ·
  • The Urgent Care Centre provides access to assessment and treatment if you need help with a health problem that is urgent, but not life-threatening, such as: minor burns or scalds, minor head injury with no loss of consciousness, skin infections or animal bites, suspected broken bones, sprains and strains (x-ray service available), eye infections or minor eye injuries. The Urgent Care Centre is open 7am – 9pm 365 days a year, and on London Road (next to the BBC Centre)