Herefordshire’s Out of Hours GP service, operated by Taurus Healthcare, is moving.  With effect from Tuesday 26 November 2024, patients who have a face-to-face appointment with an Out of Hours general practice healthcare professional will be directed to Nelson House, Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG. Previously, the service was run from Station Medical Centre in Hereford.

The Out of Hours Urgent GP service is only available following referral from NHS111 when surgeries are closed and if patient needs are thought to be best dealt with by General Practice.  It is not a drop-in service.

 Dr Mike Hearne, GP and Managing Director of Taurus Healthcare says:

 "Feedback on the Out of Hours service has always been very positive and the quality and level of service provided will not be affected by the move to Nelson House.

 "The service is being relocated simply because we have recently bought our own premises that provide us with the capacity to see patients. Over the last couple of months we have undertaken significant refurbishment of the premises, including the development of new clinical consultation rooms. These are now ready for use.”

Entrance to the Out of Hours service will be from the rear of the building and clearly signposted from Whitecross Road. Patient parking is provided (including designated disabled spaces).             

Taurus Healthcare will continue to offer routine evening and weekend appointments (bookable via patients’ GP surgeries) at 10 hubs throughout Herefordshire. These will be unaffected by this change.