Opening Times

The surgery is open for general enquiries between the following hours:

 Birstall SurgeryBirkenshaw Surgery
Monday07:30 - 18:0008:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:0008:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:0008:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:0008:00 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:0008:00 - 18:00
Weekendclosedclosed

Extended Hours

We have availability for numerous services both on a morning from 07.30am, an evening and weekends in the local area.  These range from the following:

  • GP/ANP Appointments
  • Nurse/HCA/Phlebotomy Appointments
  • Musculoskeletal Specialists
  • Mental Health Practitioners
  • Social Prescribers
  • Ear Syringing

Please ask a member of the reception team for further information

Between 1800 -1830, this practice is covered by Local Care Direct which is staffed by local GPs and nurses. They can provide urgent medical care or advice when the practice is closed. (Explain how to access this service eg. Call the usual surgery number and follow the instructions on the recorded message).

At night or on a weekend please call the NHS 111 Service on 111 calls to this number are free from landlines and mobiles. This service will advise on the best course of action which may include booking you an appointment or arranging a visit from a GP outside our opening hours, although this will not be your usual GP.

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111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and  direct you to the best medical care for you, which may include booking you an appointment or arranging a visit from a GP outside our opening hours, although this will not be your usual GP.

In a genuine emergency (threat to life) you should call 999.

Practice Protected Time Dates – 2024

The Practices will close from 1pm on the following dates for training:

  • January 30th 
  • February 20th
  • March 19th
  • April 16th
  • May 21st 
  • June 18th
  • July 16th
  • August 20th
  • September 17th 
  • October 15th
  • November 19th
  • December TBC
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