You can also see an experienced nurse for treatment of minor injuries and illnesses, at

Crawley NHS Urgent Treatment Centre,
Crawley Hospital,
West Green Drive,
Crawley,
West Sussex,
Telephone number: 01293 600300

• Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Lewes Victoria Hospital (sussexcommunity.nhs.uk)
• MIU (qvh.nhs.uk)

Your local pharmacist will be able to give you free health advice at any time—you do not need an appointment. Many pharmacies operate extended hours on a rota basis. Call NHS direct for details.

If you would like to see a GP or nurse when the Surgery is closed, then please feel free to go to the walk-in centre which is located within Crawley Hospital, Lewes and East Grinstead.

NHS 111 is a new telephone service for people in Sussex to to find out where they can access medical help fast but are not in a life-threatening situation. The service is available for people who aren’t sure if they need to go to A&E, need more information about where to get NHS help or generally need reassurance and advice. 

The easy to remember number – that is available across the country – has been introduced to help people get the right help, at the right time, especially at weekends and out of hours. 

NHS 111 is free to call and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

By calling NHS 111, you will reach a team of fully trained advisers, and experienced nurses and doctors who will assess your condition and direct you to the local service that can help you best, when you need it.

There are now only three numbers to know; 999 for life-threatening emergencies, your GP surgery and 111.

Whatever the day or time, if you or someone else experiences severe chest pain, loss of blood or suspected broken bones or stroke go to your nearest accident and emergency department which are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can assess serious injuries and provide emergency treatment.

The area served by Silverdale Surgery is in the district covered by Sussex Health and Care Integrated Care System (ICS).  They are responsible for ensuring you get all the services you need. For details of all primary care services in the area, look at Sussex Health & Care and NHS Sussex (ics.nhs.uk) or they can be contacted at the following:

• Post: NHS Sussex, Wicker House, High Street, Worthing BN11 1DJ
• Tel: 0800 433 4545
• Email: sxicb.contactus@nhs.net