{"id":3163,"date":"2019-02-16T13:32:01","date_gmt":"2019-02-16T13:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/?page_id=3163"},"modified":"2019-02-16T13:53:06","modified_gmt":"2019-02-16T13:53:06","slug":"hospitals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/managing-your-health\/know-who-to-turn-to-for-your-healthcare\/hospitals\/","title":{"rendered":"Hospitals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-gradient uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign-undefined uagb-columns__gap-10 alignundefined\" id=\"uagb-columns-847128c1-144f-496b-b237-5133de42d77e\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined\" id=\"uagb-column-1a87733f-3817-42ea-84ff-97a6b790fa5a\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Local Hospital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your GP is closed you can go to <a href=\"https:\/\/111.nhs.uk\/\">111.nhs.uk<\/a> or call 111, which will direct you to the best local service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can visit an NHS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/nhs-services\/urgent-and-emergency-care\/when-to-visit-an-urgent-care-centre\/\">urgent treatment or walk-in centre<\/a>, which will also treat minor illnesses without an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Urgent treatment centres are GP-led and open for at least 12 hours a day every day of the week (including bank holidays).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-gradient\" id=\"uagb-column-1fd9d45a-72a7-41df-b0d0-3cfcc61eacf4\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/api-bridge.azurewebsites.net\/findservices\/?uid=Z2FyeUBnZW5wcmEuY29t&amp;h=400&amp;o=1&amp;a=1&amp;t=1\" style=\"border: none; height: 400px; width: 100%;\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to go to A&amp;E<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/minor-injuries-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/minor-injuries-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/minor-injuries-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/minor-injuries-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/minor-injuries-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/minor-injuries-1320x1319.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/minor-injuries.jpg 1364w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An A&amp;E department (also known as emergency department or casualty) deals with genuine life-threatening emergencies, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/disorders-of-consciousness\/causes\/\">loss of consciousness<\/a><\/li><li>acute confused state and fits that are not stopping<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chest-pain\/\">chest pain<\/a><\/li><li>breathing difficulties<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/first-aid\/\">severe bleeding that cannot be stopped<\/a><\/li><li>severe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/anaphylaxis\/\">allergic reactions<\/a><\/li><li>severe burns or scalds<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/stroke\/\">stroke<\/a><\/li><li>major trauma such as a road traffic accident<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Less severe injuries can be treated in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/nhs-services\/urgent-and-emergency-care\/when-to-visit-an-urgent-care-centre\/\">urgent care centres or minor injuries units<\/a>. A&amp;E is not an alternative to a GP appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your GP is closed you can go to <a href=\"https:\/\/111.nhs.uk\/\">111.nhs.uk<\/a> or call 111, which will direct you to the best local service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can visit an NHS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/nhs-services\/urgent-and-emergency-care\/when-to-visit-an-urgent-care-centre\/\">urgent treatment or walk-in centre<\/a>, which will also treat minor illnesses without an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find your nearest A&amp;E<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not  all hospitals have an A&amp;E department. You can use the find services  search on the NHS website to see if there is one near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/Service-Search\/Accident-and-emergency-services\/LocationSearch\/428\">Find your nearest A&amp;E<br><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to visit an urgent care centre&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Urgent\n treatment centres are a facility you can go to if you need urgent \nmedical attention but it\u2019s not a life-threatening situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Urgent treatment centres are GP-led and open for at least 12 hours a day every day of the week (including bank holidays).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be referred to an urgent treatment centre by NHS 111 or by your GP. You can also just turn up and walk in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conditions that can be treated at an urgent treatment centre include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>sprains and strains<\/li><li>suspected broken limbs<\/li><li>minor head injuries<\/li><li>cuts and grazes<\/li><li>bites and stings<\/li><li>minor scalds and burns<\/li><li>ear and throat infections<\/li><li>skin infections and rashes<\/li><li>eye problems<\/li><li>coughs and colds<\/li><li>feverish illness in adults<\/li><li>feverish illness in children<\/li><li>abdominal pain<\/li><li>vomiting and diarrhoea<\/li><li>emergency contraception<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/service-search\/Urgent-Care\/LocationSearch\/0\">Find urgent care centres near you<br><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Local Hospital If your GP is closed you can go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111, which will direct you to the best local service. Alternatively, you can visit an NHS urgent treatment or walk-in centre, which will also treat minor illnesses without an appointment. Urgent treatment centres are GP-led and open for at least &#8230; <a title=\"Hospitals\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/managing-your-health\/know-who-to-turn-to-for-your-healthcare\/hospitals\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Hospitals\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6577921,"featured_media":3187,"parent":2995,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/AdobeStock_124928348.jpeg",2048,1365,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/AdobeStock_124928348-150x150.jpeg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/AdobeStock_124928348-300x200.jpeg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/AdobeStock_124928348-768x512.jpeg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/AdobeStock_124928348-1024x683.jpeg",1024,683,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/AdobeStock_124928348.jpeg",1536,1024,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/AdobeStock_124928348.jpeg",2048,1365,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Editor","author_link":"https:\/\/www.northavenuesurgery.nhs.uk\/author\/gary-genpra\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Your Local Hospital If your GP is closed you can go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111, which will direct you to the best local service. 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