Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for West Lancashire
During the Coronavirus pandemic, local health services will be shaped differently to protect patients and staff.
This page contains information about your local health and care services and any changes to the usual service during this time. You can also keep up to date by following our social media channels, Facebook and Twitter.
GP practices
GP's are working together and using phone/video consultations where possible. Call your normal practice phone number.
GP out of hours
Call NHS 111
Community services
Telephone: 0300 247 0011
Email: vcl.westlancs-spa@nhs.net
Skelmersdale walk-in centre / Ormiskirk Urgent Treatment Centre
Access to these services is by pre-booked appointments only. If you have a minor injury, please call 01695 402180.
Southport and Ormskirk hospitals
Non-urgent appointments and visiting have been cancelled.
Southport A&E
Open as usual.
Children's A&E
Closed 10pm - 8am. Patients arriving by ambulance will be taken to Alder Hey.
Mental Health
CAMHS
- Telephone: 01695 684262
- Opening times: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm. Saturday and Sunday: 10am - 6pm.
Wellbeing and mental health helpline (all ages)
Telephone: 0800 9154640
Opening times: Monday - Friday: 7pm - 11pm. Saturday and Sunday: 12pm - 12am.
Social Care
Telephone: 0300 1236720
Website: lancashire.gov.uk
Help with food
Contact West Lancs Together.
Telephone: 0800 616667 (7am - 7pm daily)
Website: westlancs.gov.uk/westlancstogether
Prescriptions
Order your repeat prescriptions in the usual way.