Kirton Medical Centre

Day

Opening hours

Monday

8am to 6.30pm 
Tuesday 8am to 6.30pm 
Wednesday  7am to 6.30pm 
Thursday 8am to 8pm
Friday 8am to 6.30pm

Saturday

Closed
Sunday Closed

Enhanced Access Practice Hours

The Practice offers routine appointments outside our Core Hours of Monday to Friday 08:00am - 6:30pm. You may have an appointment with a doctor, a practice nurse or a healthcare assistant.

  • Wednesday       7:00am -  8:00am 
  • Thursday           6:30pm -  8:00pm 

Once a month we will offer appointments on a Friday evening or a Saturday.

We will also offer Influenza and Covid-19 vaccination clinics within core opening hours and outside core hours.

2025 Bank Holidays

The Practice closes for Bank Holidays. Patients should call 999 in emergency for life threatening medical assistance. Call 111 for urgent advice/treatment that cannot wait until the Practice re-opens. Pharmacies should be able to assist with minor ailments and medication advice. 

2025 Bank Holidays:

  • 25th December - Christmas Day
  • 26th December - Boxing Day

2026 Bank Holidays:

  • 1st January -New Year’s Day
  • 3rd April - Good Friday
  • 6th April - Easter Monday
  • 4th May - Early May Bank Holiday
  • 25th May - Spring Bank holiday
  • 31st August - Summer Bank Holiday
  • 25th December - Christmas Day
  • 28th December - Boxing Day (substitute)

When We Are Closed

The medical practice is closed between 6:30pm - 8:00am weekdays and all day weekends and public holidays.

Should you require a doctor for medical advice or assessment when the practice is closed you can call NHS 111 for the out of hours service, or phone 999 in the case of an emergency. 

Call 111 if:

  • You need medical help fast but it is not a 999 emergency.
  • You think you need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service.
  • You do not know who to call or you do not have a GP to call.
  • You need health information or reassurance about what to do next.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999.

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.

Pharmacies

You can obtain advice on common complaints from any pharmacist; they will also give you advice on your medication and how to take it.   Common complaints will include: indigestion, heart burn, tummy upset, diarrhoea, constipation, sore throat, headache, earache, temperature, nasal congestion, hay fever, head lice, thrush, unprotected sexual intercourse.