Help Us Help You
Our emergency departments are always here for you and your
family when you need urgent critical care.
Emergency departments deal with genuine life-threatening
emergencies, such as:
- loss of consciousness
- acute confused state and fits that are not stopping
- chest pain
- breathing difficulties
- severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
- severe allergic reactions
- severe burns or scalds
- stroke
- major trauma such as a road traffic accident
If you need urgent medical attention but it's not a
life-threatening situation, you could be seen and treated faster at
a number of different services available across the
region.
NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical
problem and you're not sure what to do. You can either call 111 and
speak to a trained advisor or answer questions about your main
symptoms online at 111.nhs.uk.
Minor Injuries Units (MIU) are there to help
with injuries that need attention urgently but are not critical or
life-threatening such as cuts, broken bones,
sprains and minor burns. They treat children as well as adults.
They're in convenient places and you can be seen much more quickly
than at A&E. Find your nearest MIU
here.
Walk-in centres offer fast and convenient
access to health advice, information and first aid. You can walk in
seven days a week. Find your nearest walk-in centre here.
Your local pharmacy can provide confidential,
expert advice and treatment for a range of common
conditions and will be able to help you decide if you need to
see a GP or other health service. Find your nearest pharmacy here.
Your local GP practice can help with non-urgent
illnesses or injuries that won't go away. They provide a range of
services by appointment including medical advice, examinations and
prescriptions, and using a GP can save time as they know your
medical history. Find your nearest GP practice here.
Coming home from hospital
If you have a loved one who is due to leave hospital there are a
few simple steps you can take to help get them ready for
discharge.
- check the date the person is due to come home
- bring in a change of clothes
- arrange transport or ask staff for help
- ensure their home is ready for their return with the heating on
and food in the fridge