• Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 6:30pm

Dorchester Surgery remains open at lunchtime, except on Wednesdays, when the building is closed between 13:00 and 14:00.

• Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 1:00pm

• Monday to Friday: 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Portesham Surgery is closed daily between 13:00 and 14:00.

Dispensary opening times (Portesham)

The dispensary is open Monday to Friday:

• 8:30pm – 12:00pm

• 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Between 12:45 and 14:00, our telephone lines are available for urgent calls only.

During this time:

• You can call on 01305 250989

• A member of staff will assess urgent enquiries

If your query is not urgent, you may be asked to call back after 14:00.

If you have a medical emergency that cannot wait, please call 999.

For patients who are unable to attend during normal opening hours, we offer pre-bookable routine appointments:

• Tuesdays between 18:30 and 19:30 at Dorchester

• Some weekends, subject to availability

Please ask reception for details.

NHS 111

If you need medical advice when the surgery is closed and your problem cannot wait until we reopen, contact NHS 111.

• Call 111 or visit NHS 111 online

• This service is free to use

• NHS 111 can advise you or arrange further care if needed

Please note: NHS 111 is not for routine requests, such as appointments, repeat prescriptions, or test results.

Your local pharmacy

Your local pharmacy can provide advice and treatment for many minor illnesses and may be able to help until the surgery reopens.

For more information on NHS 111 and Community Pharmacy Support, please see the images below.

Community urgent care

Weymouth and Portland Community Urgent Care Centre
Weymouth Community Hospital
Melcombe Avenue, DT4 7TB
☎ 01305 760022

This service is for non-urgent medical problems that do not require A&E but cannot wait until the surgery reopens. NHS 111 may advise you to attend.

Hospital and emergencies

For serious illness or injury requiring hospital treatment, attend:

Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JV
(Access via Damers Road)
☎ 01305 251150

In an emergency, always call 999.
Chest pain, severe shortness of breath, or collapse are medical emergencies.