PEOPLE are being urged to get the right treatment over Easter.
With the exception of Dr Jones, in Sedgefield, who will run a surgery on Saturday morning, GPs in the Durham Dales will be closed over Easter and patients are being advised to look elsewhere for alternative treatment.
GP and chairman of the Durham Dales Primary Care Trust's professional executive committee, Dr Stewart Findlay, said: "It can be frustrating to sit waiting in the Urgent care Centre or in accident and emergency only to find that you could have found help more easily elsewhere."
People could also telephone the local NHS and NHS Direct phone numbers and collect any repeat prescriptions before Easter.
Dr Dina Roy, GP and chairman of the Sedgefield PCT professional executive committee said: "By making the right choice at the right time, patients will get the fastest, best possible treatment. NHS Direct staff can help them make the right choice."
Call NHS Direct 24 hours a day on 0845 46 47 or visit NHS Direct online at www.nhs direct.nhs.uk
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