If you have a medical emergency such as chest pain, or you need urgent medical attention please dial 999 to get help.
If it is not an emergency but you think it is still an urgent medical issue
- Bank Holidays, Weekends and Monday to Friday between 6:30 in the evening and 08:00 in the morning; please dial 111 the national call line for urgent medical issues.
- If your call is between 6 PM to 6:30 PM please call the Out Of Hours Service Go to Doc on 0161 336 5958
Local Walk In Centre
Ashton Primary Care Centre is open 08:00 to 20:00 including weekends.
Your local Pharmacist
Your local pharmacist will be able to give you free health advice at any time– you don't need an appointment. Many pharmacies operate extended hours on a rota basis.
Out-of-hours services are generally busy so please think carefully before asking to see a doctor and only do so if you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.
In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.