Emergencies and urgent care

The NHS provides a range of services to help deal with your immediate health needs. Do try to choose the right service for the situation.

• A&E (Accident and Emergency) is for people with serious injuries or illness requiring immediate treatment.
• Urgent care centres offer a range of treatments, and have short waiting times. There are urgent care centres in Warren Farm, Kingstanding, and Washwood Heath, Saltley. There is also a walk-in centre on Erdington high street.
• Walk-in centres provide fast access to health advice, emergency contraception and treatment or minor ailments, infections, or minor injuries.

Use the NHS Choices service search for emergencies and urgent care to find your nearest service.

If you are not sure which service you need, contact NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or at www.nhs.uk/nhsdirect.

Useful health contacts has emergency telephone numbers.