Medical Contact Details

If you are ill or injured please choose the right services.

If you have a medical emergency then call 999 and ask the operator for the Ambulance Service. The nearest A&E (Accident & Emergency) department is at North Devon Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, EX31 4JB    Switchboard: 01271 322577

If you need medical advice or reassurance in a non emergency situation then call 111 for the NHS 111 medical advice line. Call anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

The Tyrrell Hospital is a community hospital. They hold a wide variety of outpatient clinics here, including cardiology, audiology, podiatry and many other services.

Monday to Friday Combe Coastal Practice will provide a minor injury service  at their surgery between 08:30 and 18:00. People should call NHS 111 in the first instance as you may be directed to a more appropriate service for your needs to ensure you get the correct treatment at the right time.

GP Surgery: Combe Coastal Practice, The Medical Centre, St Brannocks Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 8EG   Tel: 01271 863119. GPs provide medical advice, examinations, prescriptions and routine care for illnesses and injuries that aren’t life- threatening.

Pharmacies:  Pharmacists are health professionals who can provide advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses. Superdrug on Ilfracombe High Street also offer 10 minute consultations.

Emergency Dental Service: Barnstaple Health Centre, Vicarage Street , Barnstaple EX32 7BT Tel: 01392 823682 –  Access to the emergency sevice is by telephone only – Mon -Fri 18:00 – 08:00 Sat / Sun / Bank holiday 24 hours. At other times dental advice is available via the NHS 111 service