Contact Redgate Medical Centre

Westonzoyland Road
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 5BF


Life Threatening

If you or someone you know has a life-threatening condition, such as loss of consciousness, chest pain, breathing difficulties etc, you should call 999 or Go to A&E.

When to Call 999

  • Suspected Heart Attack: Chest pain, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or squeezing across the chest. 
  • Suspected Stroke: Sudden confusion, difficulty speaking, weakness on one side of the body. 
  • Severe Difficulty Breathing: Choking, gasping for air, or difficulty getting words out. 
  • Loss of Consciousness: Blacking out or becoming unresponsive. 
  • Severe Bleeding: Heavy bleeding that won't stop. 
  • Severe Allergic Reaction: Rapid swelling, difficulty breathing, or other signs of anaphylaxis. 
  • Severe Burns or Scalds 
  • Major Trauma: Road traffic accidents, stabbings, shootings, falls from a height, or serious head injuries 
  • Fits that aren't stopping

When to Go to A&E (Emergency Department)

  • If you or someone else is experiencing any of the life-threatening symptoms listed above.
  • If you are unsure about the severity of the situation and need immediate medical attention. 

Urgent but Not Life Threatening

If you or someone you know has an urgent condition, such as break or sprain, cuts or grazes, fever or rashes

Visit an Urgent Care Centre (UTC) if:

  • You have an urgent medical issue requiring on the day attention

The nearest UTC to Redgate Medical Centre is:

Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane, Bridgwater TA6 4GU

BCH is open 7 days a week from 8am to 9pm. The last patient is admitted at 8:30pm but there may be times when the UTC needs to close early.

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NHS 111

If you or someone you know is feeling unwell or perhaps there is no GP to call. Free non-urgent medical advice is available 24/7 via NHS 111

NHS England

Call 111 when it's a concern, but less urgent than 999.

The NHS non-emergency number.

111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It's fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.


Contact the Practice

Non-medical or administrative queries, cancel an appointment and feedback or complaints


Join the Patient Group

If you are a patient registered at the practice, with a positive contribution to make, please join the group.

The Practice strives to provide excellent healthcare. We welcome constructive feedback and suggestions to help shape our services to serve the needs of all of our patients. Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) meets at the practice quarterly to provide a forum for discussion about the practice. For more information, please see our Patient Group pages.


Friends & Family Test

We welcome feedback to tell us what we are doing right and what we can improve.