In a genuine emergency you should call 999 – (Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute as an emergency)
You should use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it is not life-threatening situation
Between 18:30 to 08:00 the following morning on weekdays, all weekend and bank holidays telephone 111 to seek medical advice.
You may be asked to attend a Primary Care Centre (PCC) located at St Pancras Hospital, The Whittington Hospital or Homerton Hospital to obtain the required treatment.
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.
Note Every weekday morning between 8:00 to 8:45 am if you need to speak to a doctor and can not wait until surgery is open please call surgery number or Care UK on 020 7388 5800. Please remember this is an emergency service only.
Between 18:30 to 20:00 hours on weekdays and 8:00 to 20:00 hours at the weekend calls will be diverted to I:Hub services to be offered appointment or advice.
i-Hub
This is a primary care service that enables locally registered NHS patients to see and Islington GP or nurse for routine care at a time or place that suits them.
You can request to see a Doctor or Nurse on the following occasions using i-HUB:
- Monday-Friday – 18:30-20:00
- Saturday-Sunday- 08:00-20:00
To access these appointments (if available), please call the surgery Monday-Friday during 08:00-18:30 or even after 18:30.