If you need urgent or emergency care in East Herts and aren’t sure where to go:
Visit 111.nhs.uk. Out of hours urgent GP appointments can be booked through NHS 111, either at patients’ homes if they are too ill to travel, or at one of the local bases.
Urgent treatment centres near you:
You can use the New QEII Hospital Urgent Care Centre in Welwyn Garden City. It is open every day from 8am to 10pm.
For travel information, visit the East and North Hertfordshire Hospital NHS Trust website.
Minor injuries unit:
You can use Herts and Essex Hospital Minor Injuries Unit. It is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm and offers a walk-in service for people who have minor injuries.
For travel information, visit the NHS website .
Call 999 or go to A&E immediately if:
Someone isn’t breathing, they are showing signs of heart attack or stroke, or other situations outlined on the NHS website.
The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow has an A&E department open 24/7 for life and limb-threatening emergencies.
Other urgent and emergency care is available in the local area. Find services on the NHS website.