Accident and emergency service updates in Northumberland
16 December 2015
The following changes to emergency care services across Northumberland has been published by the NHS.
SERIOUS EMERGENCIES
NEW HOSPITAL CRAMLINGTON
GO TO - Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington or call 999 for an emergency ambulance.
- Suspected stroke
- Loss of consciousness
- Persistent and severe chest pain
- Sudden shortness of breath
- Severe abdominal pain
- Severe blood loss
URGENT CARE
24HR WALK-IN SERVICES
GO TO - 24 hour walk-in services at Hexham, Wansbeck or North Tyneside general hospitals. For advice contact your GP or call NHS 111.
- Minor head, ear or eye problems
- Broken nose or nose bleed
- Sprains, strains, cuts and bites
- Children’s minor injuries and ailments
- Minor fractures or broken bones
- Abscesses and wound infections
THINK GP FIRST
Treatment, medical advice and support is widely available from your local NHS. Play your part in using services wisely.
- Your GP practice
- Practise good self-care
- Visit your local pharmacy
- Call the free NHS 111 number 24/7
- Minor injury units and walk-in centres
For more information visit - www.northumbria.nhs.uk/emergency