Out of hours services - family health in and around Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can advise if you, or someone you care for, need medical help and tell you what to do. Here is the link If you are unsure as to whether you need to call 111 or even if you should take your child to A&E have a look at this.

Out of hours services

Out of hours is defined as weekdays from 6.30pm to 8am the following morning, Saturday and Sunday all day and on bank/public holidays.

For emergencies dial 999.

If it's not a 999 emergency but you need medical help fast and you are calling from within Hertfordshire you can call 111. This replaces the former NHS Direct number. Calls from landlines and mobiles are free. More information about this service can be found at www.nhs.uk/111

Calling 111 will put you through to Herts Urgent Care (HUC). HUC is a local doctor’s cooperative which provides out of hours medical cover to the Hertfordshire area. The doctors who provide the service include several of the GP’s from the doctor’s surgeries in Harpenden.

Defibrillators

Should you find yourself in an emergency situation requiring one, you should call 999 and the call handler will be able to tell you the location of the nearest defibrillator, that they have registered in their system.

Out of hours Pharmacies

If you require a pharmacy out of hours (DURING THE COVID-19 SITUATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK OPENING HOURS BEFORE TRAVELLING), it is best to check the NHS website for a list of all pharmacies local to Hitchin.

Details of all our local pharmacies, including their opening hours, are listed in the Family Health section of the website under Chemists.

NHS Services Search

The NHS Services Search enables you to quickly locate your nearest:

Urgent Dental Care

If you require urgent dental advice and your dentist is closed (6pm - 10.30pm weekdays, weekends or bank holidays) or require urgent dental treatment at weekends and bank holidays call Herts Urgent Care on 111.