Choosing the right service
Do you need medical help but you're unsure where to go? Choose the right place to get the right help quickly, such as a pharmacy, NHS 111 or an urgent treatment centre.
Emergency departments are for people with serious and life-threatening illnesses and injuries, such as severe chest pains, serious head injuries, loss of consciousness or breathing difficulties. Please choose an alternative service if you have a less serious condition.
The information in this section can be downloaded as a booklet: NHS booklet.pdf [pdf] 2MB
