Opening Times

During lunch-time the practice provides an emergency service only.

The practice periodically closes for one afternoon in the month (usually a Wednesday) so that the entire practice team can attend training and educational sessions. During such closures emergency medical cover continues to be provided for our patients. Full details of the relevant contact information are displayed in the practice’s reception area, and contained in a telephone answering message which operates for the duration of the closure.

The next half day closure will be

The Practice will be closed on the following date for staff training from 13.30 to 5.30 pm:

Wednesday 24th November 2021

Emergency cover will be provided by phoning 028 9331 5834

If you require urgent medical attention whilst we are closed please contact the EMERGENCY LINE on

028 9331 5834

When We Are Closed

Outside surgery opening times patients requiring emergency medical care should telephone Dalriada Urgent Care (DUC) on 028 2566 3500. Please use the Out-of-Hours Service responsibly and consider whether the problem can wait for the practice to reopen.

Except in cases of emergency, please reserve consultations for normal surgery hours. Inappropriate use of the Out-of-Hours service may mean that seriously ill people will experience a delay in receiving the emergency medical help needed.

There is no casualty service offered at the Health Centre. Patients with suspected fractures should go directly to the Minor Injuries Unit at Whiteabbey Hospital or the Emergency Department at Antrim Hospital for assessment.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.  

Scotch Quarter Practice will be closed on the following Bank Holidays in 2021:

Wednesday 17th March 

Monday 5th April & Tuesday 6th April 

Monday 3rd May

Monday 31st May

Monday 12th July

Tuesday 13th July - EMERGENCY COVER ONLY

Monday 30th August

Monday 27th December and Tuesday 28th December 

Monday 3rd January 2022

FOR URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION PLEASE CONTACT DUC ON 02825663500

The Practice will be closed on the following Wednesdays for staff training from 13.30 to 5.30 pm:

TBC

If you require urgent medical treatment, emergency cover will be provided by phoning 028 9331 5534