Outside 08:00 to 18:30, Monday to Friday, an emergency doctor service, operated by Herts Urgent Care (HUC), is in place for the West Essex area. You can access this service by dialling 111.
The emergency doctor will discuss your problem over the phone, and may ask you to come in to the clinic at Dunmow or may visit you at home.
The emergency doctor will send you to hospital if they feel it is necessary, and can call ahead to expedite the process on your arrival.
In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.
Please note that Thaxted Surgery will be closed for essential clinical and staff training, between the hours of 13:30 - 17:30 on the following dates detailed below:
April 10th
May 9th
June 4th
This closure is alongside the other practices within our Primary Care Network (North Uttlesford PCN - Crocus Medical Practice, The Gold Street Surgery, Newport Surgery and Thaxted Surgery).
If you need medical advice or assistance while the surgery is closed, please visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111 (which is free from any landline or mobile).
If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, then please dial 999.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
