* Please note: telephone calls made to the practice before 08:00 and after 18:30 are diverted to the out of hours service even if the surgery is declared open.

The extended GP access scheme means that patients can make an appointment by telephone or face to face with their GP practice to see a GP or practice nurse from:

• 5.00 to 20:45 Monday to Friday
• 9.00 to 14:00 on Saturdays 

More details are available here Extended Access   (External Link to CCG).

OUR NEW CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER - 

01706 335390

OPTION 1 - APPOINTMENTS

OPTION 2 - PRESCRIPTIONS (10AM - 2PM)

OPTION 3 - TEST RESULTS (FROM 11AM)

OPTION 4 - SECRETARIES (8.30AM - 5PM)

For help when the surgery is closed, ring 111. If you happen to ring the surgery you will receive a message to ring 111.

The 111 NHS service will take your details and pass you on to the appropriate service according to your problem.

The out of hours service is not an alternative to your own doctors services. It is designed for urgent help only where your need cannot wait until normal surgery hours.

The service is run by (ELMS) East Lancashire Medial Services

The GP out of hours centre must be accessed through the NHS 111 service. Appointments are made for you in accordance with the degree of urgency and the number of other patients requiring attention. If you simply turn up you may end up not being seen for some time.

The Out of Hours Service is located at:

Rossendale Primary Health Care Centre

Bacup Road
Rawtenstall
BB4 7PL

AND

Irwell Medical Practice

Irwell Mill

Rochdale Road

Bacup

OL13 9NR

The nearest urgent Care Centre is:

Rossendale Primary Health Care Centre

Bacup Road

Rawtenstall

BB4 7PL

8.00am - 8.00pm   7 Days a week

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.