Opening Hours

Blandford Medical Centre

Day Opening hours
Saturday 21 December
Closed
Sunday 22 December
Closed
Monday 23 December
8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday 24 December
8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday 25 December
Closed
Thursday 26 December
Closed
Friday 27 December
8am to 6:30pm

SURGERY AND DISPENSARY CLOSURES FOR STAFF TRAINING

 

All practices in Mid-Essex will be closed from 12.30 on the dates below. 

The closures are for staff training.

 

Thursday 17th October

Thursday 14th November

Wednesday 11th December

Tuesday 11th February 2025

Thursday 13th March 2025

Medical Advice can be obtained during these times from NHS111 or if a severe medical emergency then contact 999.

Please be aware the dispensary window is closed from 13:00 - 14:00

Dispensary Opening Hours

From the 4th November the Dispensary will close at 6pm 

 
New opening hours will be 8am - 1pm and 2pm - 6pm 
Phone lines remain the same. 

The Switchboard is open 08:00 -13:00 and 14:00 – 18:00

Our phone options:

  • Press 1 cancel an appointment
  • Press 2 to make an appointment, request a sick note and general enquires
  • Press 3 for Results between 15:00 and 17:00
  • Press 4 for Dispensary (medication queries only) between 10:00 and 12:00 or 15:00 and 17:00
  • Press 5 for Administration between 10:00 and 13:00
  • Press 6 for Secretaries between 10:00 and 12:00 or 14:00 and 15:30

When We Are Closed

If you need medical assistance when the surgery is closed Please call NHS 111

Calls are free from any landline or mobile phone.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.  

NHS111

NHS 111 Online

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.