Under the national GP contract, responsibility for out of hours care belongs to the Clinical Commisioning Group who have contracted it out to Primecare.

They will provide all out of hours cover for patients living in the Chelmsford Area.

The Out of Hours Service can be contacted through NHS 111

This service will operate between the hours of 18:30 and 08:00 on weekdays and from 18:30 Friday until 08:00 Monday, as well as Bank Holidays.

Access to this service for our patients can still be achieved by ringing the surgery, when the contact number will be given by the phone message.

Call 999 in an emergency. Sudden onset severe chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.

Where and When

Click here for information on when and where you can be seen by a healthcare professional 

The Surgery will be closed for staff training on Tuesday 10th March 2026 from 12.00 to 6.30pm.

If you require medical assistance during this time, please call 111.

The Surgery will be open as usual the following day.

Bank Holidays

Beauchamp House Surgery will be closed on the following Bank Holidays

Friday 3rd April 2026

Monday 6th April 2026

Monday 4th May 2026

Monday 25th May 2026

Monday 31st August 2026

Friday 25th December 2026

Monday 28th December 2026

Friday 1st January 2027

If you require medical assistance during this time, please call 111.

111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally. 

Your needs will be assessed and you will be given advice about whether you need:

• Treat yourself at home
• Go to a Primary Care Centre

If you need face to face medical attention you may be asked to attend a Primary Care Centre.

Click here to access NHS 111 online or call 111 to speak to a staff member.