Who we are
SOS Médecins Capbreton is a non-profit association (official name: Association de la Côte Landaise des Urgences Médicales – ACLUM), created on November 6, 2022, and member of the SOS Médecins France network. It is the first SOS Médecins branch in the Landes department, officially inaugurated at the end of February 2023 in Capbreton.
Our mission
Our goal is to ensure the continuity of care throughout the Maremne Adour Côte Sud (MACS) area – covering 11 municipalities, from Labenne to Seignosse, and up to Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse. We provide a form of liberal emergency care, positioned between general practice and hospital services (SAMU/emergency), to relieve existing structures and offer fast and appropriate care, especially for elderly or vulnerable patients.
Our values and history
The project was born from the observation of emergency doctors — such as Dr. Sonia Laban-Mélé, former regulator at the Bayonne SAMU — faced with a lack of medical solutions during night hours (midnight-8 a.m.), which forced patients to go to hospital emergency rooms and wait for long periods.
In partnership with SOS Médecins Côte Basque and other local associations, these doctors set up a liberal structure providing 24/7 coverage, starting at the end of February 2023. A spirit of solidarity and the sharing of experience with other SOS Médecins branches strongly contributed to this launch.
Where and how to reach us
We provide unscheduled consultations, available by appointment, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. We cover a wide range of cases: acute general practice conditions (fever, sore throat, abdominal pain…), non-vital emergencies (fainting, asthma attack…), and minor trauma (burns, sprains, sutures, non-open fractures…).
The clinic is fully equipped for emergencies (ECG, oxygen, sutures, nebulizers…), and in case of severe emergencies, our call center works closely with the SAMU for immediate management.
Address: 7 rue de la Palinette, 40130 Capbreton (free parking available).
Care process
Patients can book an appointment for a consultation or home visit (depending on medical relevance) by phone (36 24 — national number — or the local number 05 58 70 07 79), or online via rdvasos.fr. Requests are handled for the same day only, ensuring a fast and appropriate response.
Development and future projects
Beyond the initial offer, several projects are planned to strengthen our missions: enhancing traumatology services, collaborating with SOS Infirmiers and the UMJ of Dax (Medico-Judicial Unit) to better support victims of domestic violence, etc.
These initiatives reflect our commitment to being a truly supportive and innovative player serving local healthcare.
In summary
- Independent association, member of the SOS Médecins France network, created in November 2022.
- First branch in the Landes, opened early 2023.
- Provides liberal emergency care 24/7 in Capbreton and surrounding areas.
- Consultations by appointment, home visits, emergency equipment, close collaboration with the SAMU.
- Fast care process via phone or online.
- Ambitious projects to strengthen and diversify the range of services.
