Opening Hours

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 

Please note, as a result of the coronavirus outbreak we have temporarily suspended our online appointment booking system. Please read our update by clicking here for more information about making appointments at this time. 

Please do not arrive too early for your appointment so we can minimise the number of patients in the waiting areas at any one time. 

We have also suspended all drop in clinics. Please telephone 01373 301301 to discuss any drop in clinics you would usually attend. 

Frome Medical Practice is open at the following times:

Out of Hours Emergencies

The Practice is responsible for your primary care between the hours of 8.00am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday.

If you need medical assistance outside of these times please contact NHS111 by telephoning 111.

The nearest Accident and Emergency Unit to Frome is based at the Royal United Hospital, Bath.

You should dial 999 immediately if you or someone else is seriously ill, for example if someone:

• Has had a major accident
• Has problems with breathing
• Has severe chest pains
• Is unconscious
• Has lost a lot of blood

Alternatively, there are Minor Injury Units (MIU)  in Frome Community Hospital  (8am to 8:30pm – 7 days a week) and Trowbridge Community Hospital  (7am – 11pm – 7 days a week)

Minor Injury Unit staff can see, assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of non-life threatening minor illnesses and injuries. Common examples include:

• Chest infections
• Throat infections
• Eye infections
• Urinary infections
• Emergency contraception
• Sprains and strains
• Broken bones
• Wounds
• Bites

You can also get medical advice from NHS UK.

Bank Holidays

Frome Medical Practice is closed on Bank Holidays.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you at the time, but if you need advice when the surgery is closed please call 111.