When the Surgery is Closed

When the surgery is closed, the NHS is still here for you.  In case of of medical emergency, dial 999. If it is less than an emergency, ring 111.
CALL 111WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY?
Urgent Treatment Centres
Urgent Treatment Centres are available may be open out of surgery hours to treat certain common conditions. These offer assessment on a walk-in basis but we advise first contacting NHS 111 service by dialling 1-1-1
WHEN TO VISIT A MINOR INJURY UNITHULL ROYAL INFIRMARY
URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE

24-hour Online Access

Our 24-hours online contact service allows patients to submit non-urgent requests and access other service information.

If your matter is urgent and outside working hours, please contact 111. If severe, please consider attending the hospital A & E Department or call 999. Contact in relation to concerns about Strep A should be with the 111 service and undertaken immediately,

Self Care

Hangover, cough, colds, grazes, small cuts, sore throat.

Self care is possible to treat minor illness & injuries.

A large range of common illnesses can be treated at home with simple over-the -counter  medications and rest.

Pharmacy 

Diarrhoea, earache, painful cough, sticky eye, teething, rashes

Self care is possible to treat minor illness & injuries.

A large range of common illnesses can be treated at home with simple over-the -counter  medications and rest.

Minor Ailments - Practice

Practice Nurse Prescribers offer minor illness appointments 

Our Nurse Prescribers can help with many conditions including: cystitis earache, thrush, rashes, sore eyes, and sore throats. They can issue prescriptions but antibiotics will only be prescribed if the clinical indications are appropriate.

GP

Arthritis, asthma, back pain, vomiting, stomach ache.

GPs have an excellent understanding of general health issues.

Your GP Practice can deal with a wide range of general health problems and refer when required.

Minor Injuries

A & E departments are exceptionally busy with serious emergencies

Cuts , sprains, bruises, itchy rash , minor burns and a range of other minor injuries.

Minor Injury Units will save long waits in A & E and can handle a range of less serious injuries. If unsure call 111.

CALL NHS 111

Hangover, cough, colds, grazes, small cuts, sore throat, advice & guidance

If you are feeling unwell, unsure or if you want health advice & guidance for non-life threatening urgent cases call 111

24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year

 999 Service

Severe bleeding, breathing difficulties, severe chest pain, loss of consciousness

Call 999 for serious life-threatening situations. Please click the link below  to understand more about emergencies.

24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year

Mental Crisis

Mental health emergencies and serious  concerns for a person's mental health.

A variety of services are available to deal with a mental health crisis. Help is available through various agencies.

24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year