The Leiston Surgery is open from 8.00am to 6.30pm each weekday. Emergencies outside these hours are handled by the Out of Hours service.

Outside of our opening hours NHS 111 is a national advice and help line for all medical problems. Simply dial 111 or visit www.nhs.uk/111.

Other than in an emergency, please use these services before attending the A&E department at the hospital.

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

We are closed on the following dates in 2026/27

• 25th May 2026 - Spring Bank Holiday
• 31st August 2026 - Summer Bank Holiday
• 25th December 2026 - Christmas Day
• 28th December 2026 - Boxing Day (Substitute Day)
• 1st January 2027 - New Year’s Day 
• 26th March 2027- Good Friday 
• 29th March 2027- Easter Monday 
• 3rd May 2027- Early May bank holiday 
• 31st May 2027- Spring bank holiday 
• 30th August 2027- Summer bank holiday 
• 27th December 2027- Christmas Day (substitute day) 
• 28th December 2027- Boxing Day (substitute day) 

The ICB run monthly training events for all practices within Ipswich & East Suffolk ICB. These events typically run on a Wednesday or a Thursday afternoon. 

The scheduled shut down afternoons for 2026/27 are:

• Thursday 14^th May 2026 
• Wednesday 17^th June 2026 
• Thursday 17^th September 2026 
• Thursday 22^nd October 2026 
• Wednesday 18^th November 2026 
• Thursday 25^th February 2027 

Please note that the surgery will be closed from 12:30pm for training & education purposes.

If you need medical assistance during this time, please call NHS 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.