Hillbank Health Centre - Doctors surgery opening times and what to do when we are closed

We are currently looking for patients to volunteer to work with the practice on our Patient Working Group. If you believe you could make a positive contribution to the future development of the practice please request an application form from the main reception desk. Should you wish to further information please contact our Practice Manager.

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The practice is planning to introduce SMS text appointment reminders direct to our patients mobile phones. Please ensure we hold your latest mobile phone number. If not please use the 'Contact Details' form on this website or contact the practice.

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The latest practice closure dates are available on our " opening hours " page.

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Do you have a carer?

Have you registered this information with the practice?

If not please pick up a Carer's Information Pack at our main reception desk.

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Opening Times

Consulting Times

When We Are Closed

Opening Times

The surgery is open at the following times:

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 19:30
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
Weekend	closed

Practice Closure Information

The practice will be closed from 12:30pm on the following dates for staff training.

Wednesday 15th June 2011 Wednesday 24th August 2011

Wednesday 14th September 2011 Tuesday 22nd November 2011

Wednesday 1st February 2012 Thursday 15th March 2012

Public Holidays

The practice will be closed on the following public holidays

Friday 1st April 2011 Monday 4th April 2011

Friday 29th April 2011 Monday 2nd May 2011

Monday 30th May 2011 Monday 25th July 2011

Monday 3rd October 2011 Monday 26th December 2011

Tuesday 27th December 2011 Monday 2nd January 2012

Tuesday 3rd January 2012

In the event that patients require medical attention when the surgery is closed they should contact NHS 24 on telephone number 08454 24 24 24.

Consulting Times

There are five doctors working at Hillbank Health Centre on a non-limited partnership basis.

DR TOM DYMOCK, MBChB, MRCGP
Monday	0830 - 1030	1600 - 1800
Tuesday	0830 - 1030	1400 - 1600
Wednesday	0840 - 1040	1400 - 1630
Thursday	0830 - 1030	1600 - 1800
Friday	0830 - 1030	1530 - 1700

DR JOAN LAMB, MBchB MRCGP
Monday	0820 - 1050	1600 - 1800
Tuesday	0820 - 1020	1515 - 1715
Wednesday	0820 - 1020	1600 - 1800
Thursday	0820 - 0950	-
Friday	0820 - 1020	1500 - 1700

DR WENDY SLATER MBChB, MRCGP, FRCS Ed A/E
Monday	0830 - 1030	1530 - 1730
Tuesday	0830 - 1030	Minor Surgery
Wednesday	0830 - 1030	-
Thursday	0830 - 1030	-
Friday	0830 -1030	1530 - 1730

DR DAVID PROUDFOOT, MBChB, DRCOG
Monday	0830 - 1030	1500 - 1700
Tuesday	0830 - 1030	1600 - 1730
Wednesday	0830 - 1030	1600 - 1800
Thursday	0830 - 1030	1400 - 1600
Friday	0830 - 1030	1500 - 1700

DR STANLEY HANNAH, MBChB, DFFP
Monday	0900 - 1100	1430 - 1630
Tuesday	0900 - 1100	1600 - 1800
Wednesday	0900 - 1100	1530- 1730
Thursday	0900 - 1100	1630 - 1800
Friday	0900 - 1100	1530 - 1730

When We Are Closed

In the case of urgent need when the practice is closed you can call NHS 24 (08454 24 24 24) to speak to a triage nurse. Your needs will be assessed and advice offered or arrangements made for you to see a doctor.

Please do not ask to see a doctor out of hours unless you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

Call 999 in an emergency. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.

Further Information

Patient Participation Group

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS 24