Medical Services

Here is a quick guide to getting medical help when you live in or visit Wilberfoss.

In an emergency

Call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured, or if life is at risk. Wilberfoss has three public access defibrillators: on the side wall of the Community Centre on Main Street, on the Pavilion off Storking Lane, and on the outside wall of St John the Baptist Church on Beckside. The 999 call handler can tell you how to use one.

When it is not an emergency

Call NHS 111, or use the 111 service online, if you need medical help or advice but it is not a 999 emergency. They can tell you where to go and what to do next.

Finding a GP or pharmacy

You can search for GP practices, pharmacies, dentists and other services near you on the NHS website at nhs.uk. It shows opening times and contact details, and lets you check which practices are taking new patients.

Community First Responder

We are fortunate to have a resident who is a Community First Responder, who may be called to help in an emergency before an ambulance arrives.

For other useful numbers, see the information on our home page.

Looking after yourself

Pharmacies can give advice on minor illnesses and ailments without an appointment, and they are often a quicker option than a GP. If you are unsure, NHS 111 can help you decide.

Keep a list of any regular medicines and important numbers near the phone, and look out for elderly neighbours, especially in bad weather.