Overview
Emergency Department is only for serious, life-threatening conditions that need immediate medical attention including persistent severe chest pain, loss of consciousness, acute confused state, severe blood loss, serious burns, suspected stroke.
If it is not an emergency - call 111
If you need help fast but don't think it's a 999 emergency, you can call NHS 111. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is free to call from landlines and mobile phones. It can signpost you to a range of local health services, including doctors, community nurses, emergency dental care and late opening chemists. The 111 service can also put you in contact with the GP out-of-hours service, which can arrange for you to see a doctor or nurse during evenings and weekends if needed.