Contact and When we are closed

Medicentre – GP Surgery Ashton in Makerfield
Ashton Health Centre,
Council Avenue,
Wigan,
WN4 9AZ

District Nurses : 01942 483483

Health Visitors: 01942 483891

Midwife: 01942 482476

Opening Hours
Monday 8:00 am to 6:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am to 6:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am to 6:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am to 6:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Please note

There are no GP’s available on a Wednesday afternoon.

Antenatal Clinic is on Thursday between 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm.


We are working in a federation with other practices in order to make services more efficient. This may mean some services are provided jointly, where other services are retained by the practice.


When your GP Surgery is closed

Non-urgent advice: Extended Access & Out of Hours

Extended Opening Hours are available on Monday evening strictly for patients who have access problems during normal surgery times. Our current extended opening hours are displayed in Reception and on our current Practice Information Sheet.

Extended Hours Wigan Borough Patients HUB

If you need advice from Medicentre, Asthon-in-Makerfield after surgery hours, i.e. between 6.30 pm – 8 am weekdays, weekends or Bank Holidays, an “Out of Hours” service is available. If you telephone the surgery out of hours, a recorded message will inform you where to telephone for help.

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

In case of a life threatening emergency, please dial 999.

Non-urgent advice: NHS 111

For Health information and advice, or if you need medical help fast when we are closed but it is NOT a life-threatening emergency. This service is open 24 hours a day, you will be triaged by a health advisor and offered the most appropriate care. Calls to this number are free from Landlines and mobile phones.


Contact Number: 111
Opening Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week including bank holidays

Non-urgent advice: A&E

Accident & Emergency for serious injuries, accidents, and life-threatening emergencies only.The nearest Accident and Emergency department is:


Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Address: Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN
Contact Number: 01942 244000
Opening hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week including bank holidays

Non-urgent advice: Emergencies

In life threatening emergencies such as chest pain and severe shortness of breath you should call 999.

If you feel medical attention is needed when your GP Surgery is closed, please see below some options that may assist you.

Non-urgent advice: Wigan GP Alliance

Services: GP Telephone Consultation or Face to Face appointment. This service also offers Smear appointments on weekends.

 Address(s):

Ashton Medical Centre,
120 Wigan Road, Wigan WN4 9SU

Pennygate Medical Centre,
109 Ladies Lane Wigan WN2 2QG

Standishgate Medical Practice,
66 Standishgate, Wigan, WN1 1UW

Contact Number: 01942 482848 
Opening hours: 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am – 4pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

Non-urgent advice: Walk-in Centre

The Centres offer treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, they offer advice information and treatment by experienced nurses.The nearest Walk-in Centres are:


Leigh Infirmary
Address: The Avenue, Leigh, WN7 1HS
Contact Number: 01942 264000
Opening hours: 7am – 9pm


Skelmersdale
Address: 116-118 The Concourse Skelmersdale, WN6 6LI
Contact Number: 01695 554260
Opening hours: 8am – 8pm