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When the surgery is closed

What to do when the surgery is closed

Your GP team is responsible for providing care to you during normal working hours – Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.30pm (excluding bank and public holidays).

When the surgery is closed you can see a GP (or other clinician) via 111 – telephone or online calls are free from landlines and mobiles. This is provided by Severnside Integrated Urgent Care Service (previously the GP Out-of-Hours). It is for urgent problems but not for emergencies.

To find out more about Severnside IUC and what to do when the surgery is closed, visit the SevernSide Integrated Urgent Care Service website and download the Severnside IUC Patient Leaflet.

If you have a medical emergency, you should call 999 or visit your nearest Emergency (A&E) Department, day or night. Weston Hospital A&E is open from 8am until 10pm, 7 days a week. The nearest A&E when Weston is closed is Bristol Royal Infirmary (Bristol) or Musgrove Park (Taunton).

Clevedon Minor Injury Unit (MIU)

Clevedon Minor Injury Unit (MIU) offers treatment for adults and children over three years of age for a wide range of minor injuries.

Provided by North Somerset Community Partnership (NSCP), you can drop in with no appointment necessary. All patients are seen by an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP).

Visit https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-services/emergency-zone/clevedon-minor-injury-unit-miu where you can find out more information about the Clevedon MUI, the opening hours, the location and how to contact them.

Group A Streptococcus - Information for families and carers of children

You may have seen reports about a higher-than-usual level of Group A streptococcus (GAS) infections in children this year, and we understand if you are concerned.

GAS is a common bacteria – lots of people carry it without being unwell.

It can cause many common mild infections, including sore throats or scarlet fever, which can be easily treated with antibiotics. 

The information below explains how it is spread, and what to look for when your child is unwell.

How is it spread?

GAS spreads by close contact with an infected person. It can be passed on through coughs and sneezes, or from a wound.

Which infections does GAS cause?

The bacteria usually causes a mild infection, producing sore throats or scarlet fever, which can be easily treated with antibiotics.

What is invasive group A strep?

This is when the bacteria gets into the bloodstream and causes serious illness – called invasive Group A strep (iGAS). These cases are very rare.

Symptoms of mild GAS infections

Symptoms of mild infections include: sore throat; fever; chills; muscle aches; and in cases of scarlet fever, a rash and a white coating on the tongue, which peels leaving the tongue red, swollen and covered in bumps

When to contact us:

– If your child is not recovering after a bout of scarlet fever, a sore throat, or a respiratory infection, and you are concerned they are becoming more unwell

– If your child is drinking much less (50% less) than normal

– If your child has had a dry nappy for 12 hours or more, or shows other signs of dehydration

– If your baby is under three months and has a temperature of 38C, or is three to six months old and has a temperature of 39C or higher

– If your child is very tired or irritable

Call 999 or go to A&E if:

– Your child is having difficulty breathing – you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs

– There are pauses when your child breathes

– Your child’s tongue or lips are blue, or their skin is mottled/pale

– Your child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awake

– Your child has a weak, continuous, or high-pitched cry

 

Click here to find out more about what symptoms to look out for and how to keep well