Local hospital services
To find your nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E)
department, click here.
If you are not sure whether your injury is minor and can be treated in a Minor Injuries Unit, telephone NHS Direct on 0845 4647, who can advise you and direct you to the most appropriate place for your care
What are NHS hospitals?
NHS hospital services are run and managed by Acute Trusts, which make sure that hospitals provide high quality health care, and that they spend their money efficiently. They also decide on a strategy for how the hospital will develop, so that services improve.