Sometimes you don’t need to go to A&E. Find out where to go to get the right treatment for you and your family.
Many people go to A&E even though they could be treated just as professionally and usually more quickly at a Minor Treatment or Minor Injuries Unit.
Best for: lacerations; sprains and strains; bites and stings; infected wounds; minor head injuries; eye infections
Exmoor Street W10 6DZ
Daily 9am-9pm (excluding Christmas Day)
NHS Walk-in centres offer fast and convenient access to healthcare advice and treatment. They are run by experienced nurses and you don’t need to make an appointment.
Best for: minor injuries and illnesses; urinary tract infections; ear or skin infections; dressing changes; stitches; emergency contraception.
1 Frith Street (off Soho Square) W1V 5DH
Monday - Friday 7.30 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays (excluding Christmas Day)
10.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.
63 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AT
Open Mon to Fri, 7am to 7pm
No appointment necessary
A&E Departments provide emergency medical care 24-hours a day for people suffering from a life threatening or critical illness or injury such as: loss of consciousness; heavy blood loss; suspected broken bones; persistent chest pain; difficulty breathing; overdose, or poisoning.
www.imperial.nhs.uk/charingcross
St Dunstan’s Road W6 8RF
www.chelwest.nhs.uk
369 Fulham Road, SW10 9NH
www.imperial.nhs.uk/hammersmith
Du Cane Road, W12 0HS
www.imperial.nhs.uk/stmarys
Praed Street, W2 1NY
www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk
Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7EH
www.uclh.nhs.uk
235 Euston Road, NW1 2BU
Please note, you should only use this for serious medical emergencies.
*No children’s services available