Opening Hours

Evening and weekend appointments are available at Constable Country and Hadleigh GP practices or at an NHS service nearby. Appointments can be made until 8pm on weekdays and between 9am and 5pm on Saturdays.

You will be able to discuss your health concern with a GP, nurse or other health professional and also make routine appointments for vaccinations, health checks and screenings.

You can book these appointment via our reception team.

Visit the NHS Suffolk and North East Essex website to learn more about the different health care professionals working in GP surgeries: suffolkandnortheastessex.icb.nhs.uk/gp-roles” 

"Villapharm" pharmacy has rented an area within our Capel St Mary premises. This is a separate business and is not a part of the surgery

Opening times : Monday – Friday : 08:30 – 18:15 (closed daily between the hours of 13:00 – 14:00).

• We are closed between the hours of 18:30 and 08:00 weekdays, as well as weekends and bank holidays. 
• The surgery also closes for an afternoon session on either the first Wednesday or Thursday of every month as all clinical staff need to compulsorily attend CCG (Clinical Commissioning Group) teaching sessions at Trinity Park in Ipswich.  

What should I do if I need a doctor?

• You can call the NHS111 service by dialling 111

• Please only use the out-of-hours service if your medical condition is such that you cannot possibly wait until the surgery opens again.

• The provision of an out-of-hours service costs local health authorities a lot of money and its resources are stretched by inappropriate use and patients who really need attention might have to wait longer.

When should I call 999?

Please only dial 999 or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency if the illness or injury is life threatening or can't wait. You should dial 999 immediately if you or someone else is seriously ill. For example if someone

• has had a major accident
• has problems with breathing
• has severe chest pains
• is unconscious
• has lost a lot of blood

At all other times, NHS 111 can tell you what to do if you or your family are feeling ill. Depending upon what is wrong with you, NHS 111 could tell you how to self-care, get in touch with the out of hours GP service, go to a walk-in centre or go to hospital. NHS 111 may need to call an ambulance for you if they think you need help quickly.

111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally. 

Your needs will be assessed and you will be given advice about whether you need:

• Treat yourself at home
• Go to a Primary Care Centre

If you need face to face medical attention you may be asked to attend a Primary Care Centre.

Click here to access NHS 111 online or call 111 to speak to a staff member.