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UPDATE: Sidwell Street Walk-in Centre temporary closures to continue until further notice
18 Oct 2022
Update (16/12/22, 2pm):
The WIC will be closed on the following dates in December and January but open 8am – 8pm every other day:
- Monday 19 December
- Wednesday 21 December
- Sunday 25 December
- Tuesday 27 December
- Friday 30 December
- Monday 2 January
We apologise for any inconvenience the temporary closures may cause.
If you have a minor illness, please visit your local pharmacy, which can offer expert advice and a fast route to medication for many minor ailments. You can find your nearest pharmacy and check normal opening times online.
For more serious illnesses or injuries, people can use NHS 111 online or by phone for advice.
Update (18/10/22, 4pm):
Due to staffing shortages, which are being experienced in Exeter and across Devon, the Sidwell Street Walk-In Centre will be closed each Monday and Thursday until further notice.
We will strive to restore the service to seven days as soon as possible, and we apologise for any inconvenience the temporary closures may cause.
If you have a minor illness, please visit your local pharmacy, which can offer expert advice and a fast route to medication for many minor ailments. You can find your nearest pharmacy and check normal opening times online.
For more serious illnesses or injuries, people can use NHS 111 online or by phone for advice.
Original story (31/08/22, 10am):
Due to staffing shortages which are being experienced in Exeter and across Devon, the Sidwell Street Walk-In Centre will experience intermittent closures until at least the end of September 2022. We are working really hard to maintain the service for our patients for at least five days per week and will strive to restore the service to seven days a week as soon as possible. We do apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you have a minor illness, please visit your local pharmacy, which can offer expert advice and a fast route to medication for many minor ailments. You can find your nearest pharmacy and check normal opening times online.
For more serious illnesses or injuries, people can use NHS 111 online or by phone for advice.
