In an emergency
Coronavirus guidance
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Call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured
Always call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. A call operator will advise you on what will happen next.
Examples of medical emergencies include (but are not limited to):
- Chest pain
- Difficulty in breathing
- Unconsciousness
- Severe loss of blood
- Severe burns or scalds
- Choking
- Severe allergic reactions.
Get medical help near you or advice on Coronavirus
To get help near you which can answer questions about your main symptom, help you find out when and where to get help, and be contacted by a nurse if needed.
Do you really need to go to the Emergency Department?
Xổ số miền bắc thứ 3Emergency departments should only be used in an emergency or life-threatening situation. If you don't need emergency care, please consider one of the alternatives below.
Call NHS 111
If you have an urgent but non life-threatening medical concern, you can get advice from a fully trained adviser by calling NHS 111.
Xổ số miền bắc thứ 3NHS 111 is available 24/7 and is free.
The adviser will ask you questions to assess your symptoms and direct you to the right medical care, which can include:
- sending an ambulance
- connecting you to a nurse, emergency dentist or GP
- booking a face-to-face appointment
- providing self-care advice
Contact NHS 111
Telephone: 111
Website:
Walk-in centres / minor injuries units
Walk-in centres
A walk-in centre can give you advice and treatment for minor injuries and ailments. You don't need an appointment and anyone can use the service - including those who are not registered with a GP. They are open later in the evenings and at weekends when your usual GP surgery may be closed.
Minor injuries unit
Xổ số miền bắc thứ 3We have minor injuries units in Tamworth and Lichfield. You don't need an appointment and you will be seen by a nurse. Waiting times are variable.
Derby Urgent Care Centre
If you have an illness or injury that requires urgent attention, you can go to the Derby Urgent Care Centre. You don't need to book an appointment.
Please note that the centre cannot help with:
- conditions being treated by your GP (prescriptions, sick leave etc)
- injuries requiring x-ray
- vaccinations
- blood tests, pregnancy tests, sexual health tests
Opening times
Xổ số miền bắc thứ 3Monday to Sunday: 8.00am - 8.00pm, 365 days a year
Contact Derby Urgent Care Centre
London Road Community Hospital
Entrance C
Osmaston Road
Derby
Xổ số miền bắc thứ 3
DE1 2GD
Telephone: 01332 224 700
Email: derby.ucc@nhs.net
GP surgeries
When you are unwell but you do not need urgent medical attention, you should make arrangements to see your GP.
Not registered with a GP?
Alternatively, if you have an urgent medical matter, you can visit a walk-in centre or minor injuries unit.
Pharmacies
A pharmacist can give advice on a minor injuries or illnesses, such as infections, cold and flu, travel advice and rashes. They can also prescribe certain medicines including emergency contraception, flu vaccines and emergency supplies of your regular prescriptions.
They often have a private consultation room if you need to talk to them in confidence.