If you want general healthcare advice at any time, 24 hours a day, contact 111.

Out of hours GP services are arranged by North Tyneside CCG and are provided by qualified doctors and nurses. You may receive telephone advice from a doctor or be asked to attend a local primary care centre for an examination. If, for medical reasons, travel is impossible, a home visit from a doctor can be arranged.

For out of hours services please telephone 111.

You should only dial 999 for an ambulance in a life threatening emergency or serious accident.

Walk-in services are available at some centres locally. They can be useful if you want to be seen quickly for a minor illness – they are open in the evenings and at weekends.

Rake Lane Urgent Care Centre, Rake Lane, North Shields NE29 8NH

Molineux Centre, Molineux Street, Byker NE6 1SG, telephone 275 5862.