Opening Hours

Crocus Medical Practice

Day Opening hours
Saturday 27 December
Closed
Sunday 28 December
Closed
Monday 29 December
8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday 30 December
8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday 31 December
8am to 6:30pm
Thursday 1 January
Closed
Friday 2 January
8am to 6:30pm

Great Chesterford Branch

Day Opening hours
Saturday 27 December
Closed
Sunday 28 December
Closed
Monday 29 December
8am to 1pm
2pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday 30 December
8am to 1pm
2pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday 31 December
Closed
Thursday 1 January
Closed
Friday 2 January
Closed

Practice Closures

Great Chesterford Christmas Opening Times

Closed Wednesday 24th December 2025, Thursday 25th December 2025, Friday 26th December 2025

Open on 29th & 30th December 2025

Closed Wednesday 31st December 2025, Thursday 1st January 2026, Friday 2nd January 2026.

Last day for prescription collections Tuesday 23rd December 2025

 

Clinical and Staff Training

Please note that Crocus Medical Practice, both sites, will be closed for essential clinical and staff training, between the hours of 13:30 - 17:30 on the following dates detailed below:

Date
Thursday 19th March 2026

This closure is alongside the other practices within our Primary Care Network (North Uttlesford PCN - Crocus Medical Practice, The Gold Street Surgery, Newport Surgery and Thaxted Surgery).

If you need medical advice or assistance while the surgery is closed, please visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111 (which is free from any landline or mobile).

If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, then please dial 999.

We apologise for any inconvenience. 

When We Are Closed

If you require urgent medical assistance which is not life threatening but which cannot wait until the surgery re-opens, please ring NHS111 by dialling 111. 

A trained adviser will assess your call and redirect you to the most appropriate local services. This may involve sending your details to the out-of-hours service or advising you to contact a local pharmacy or to contact the surgery when we re-open. 

Calls to the NHS111 service are free from both landlines and mobiles.

If you have a life threatening medical emergency please call 999.

Dispensary Opening Times

Crocus Medical Practice Main Site & Great Chesterford Branch Site (Collection of Medication Only)

Monday 08:30 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:30 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:30 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 18:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

 

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NHS 111 Online

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.

Page last reviewed: 10 December 2025
Page created: 13 November 2023