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Choose well to get the right treatmentIf you are injured or unwell there are a number of different NHS services that you can access. If you are unsure if a service can treat your condition, just call ahead and ask.
If you take prescription medication for a long term health condition, don’t forget to make sure you have enough medication.
for more information visit www.northoftyne.nhs.uk and contact NHS Direct.
hours GP service – Northern Doctors Urgent Care (NDUC) on 0300 123 4343. Their working hours are from 6.30pm in the evening until 8am the next day and 24 hours a day over the bank holidays.
If you have something that just won’t go away, the best thing is to choose your GP. If that’s not soon enough, then choose a walk in centre or minor injuries unit where you don’t need an appointment. Children under two years old can only be treated at GP led walk-in centres. Ring ahead to check details. Newcastle Ponteland Road Health Centre Walk-in Service, Blakelaw This service treats children under two years old when a GP is present Tel: 0191 271 9030 www.pontelandroadhc.co.uk. A GP led service open 8am to 8pm, seven days a week including bank holidays.
Molineux Street Walk-in Centre, Byker This service does not treat children under two Tel: 0191 275 5862. Open 8am to 8pm seven days a week including bank holidays.
Westgate Walk-in Centre, Westgate Road (former Newcastle General Hospital site) Tel: 0191 282 3000 www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk. Open 8am to 8pm, seven days a week including bank holidays. Does not treat injured children under six.
Royal Victoria Infirmary Minor Injuries Unit (next to the Emergency Department at the RVI) Richardson Road. Tel: 0191 282 0531 www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk. Open 8am to 9pm, seven days a week including bank holidays. Does not treat children under 16 - please go to paediatric emergency dept next to emergency dept.
North Tyneside
Battle Hill Health Centre Walk-in Service, Belmont Close, Wallsend This service treats children under two years old when a GP is present Tel: 0191 295 8520 www.battlehillhc.co.uk A GP led service open 8am to 8pm, seven days a week including bank holidays.
Minor Injuries Clinic, Shiremoor Health Resource Centre, Earsdon Road If your child is under two years old, please call ahead to confirm they can be treated Tel: 0191 297 9000. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm not including bank holidays.
Northumberland
Minor Injuries Units at Alnwick Infirmary, Berwick Infirmary and Rothbury Community Hospital If your child is under one year old, please call ahead to confirm they can be treated Tel: 08448 118111 and ask for either Alnwick, Berwick or Rothbury minor injuries. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week including bank holidays.
Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital Minor Injuries Unit If your child is under one year old, please call ahead to confirm they can be treated Tel: 01434 320225. Open 24 hours a day,seven days a week including bank holidays.
Minor Injuries Unit, Blyth Community Hospital If your child is under one year old, please call ahead to confirm they can be treated Tel: 08448 118111 and ask for Blyth minor injuries. Open Monday to Wednesday, 9am to 5pm not including bank holidays.
Wansbeck Primary Care Access Centre This service does not treat children under two Based next to A&E at Wansbeck General Hospital. Tel: 01670 529205 - please call ahead to make an appointment. Open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm not including bank holidays.
You can contact the out of hours dental service on 0845 608 0324. If you do not have a dentist or are experiencing problems accessing treatment, ring NHS Direct.
A&E or 999 – for health emergencies only Please ONLY use the 999 service for serious health emergencies which include: a major accident, broken bones, breathing problems, severe chest pains, unconsciousness, suspected stroke and severe blood loss.
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