When We Are Closed
In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.
If you need medical help fast but it is not an emergency call 111
NHS 111 is the number to call when you need medical help fast but it is not a life-threatening emergency
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NHS 111 is available 24/7, every day of the year
When to call 111
You should call 111 when:
- You think you need to go to A&E or to another NHS urgent care service
- Your GP surgery is closed and you need healthcare advice
- You don’t know who to call for medical help
Walk-in Centres
Locations and opening times
Newcastle
Molineux Street Walk-in Centre, Molineux Street, Byker Telephone: 0191 275 5862. Open 8am to 8pm, seven days a week including bank holidays.
Ponteland Road Walk-in Service based at Ponteland Road GP led Health Centre, 169 Ponteland Road, Newcastle, open 8am to 8pm every day. Telephone: 0191 271 9030.
Lemington Resource Centre
Are you aware there is a Nurse Practitioner led Walk in Centre at the Lemington Resource Centre?
No appointment needed.
Who CANNOT attend – Children under the age of two years, chest pain, shortness of breath, head injuries with neurological symptoms, head/neck/shoulder/hip injuries or chemical injuries to the eye.
Conditions that CAN BE treated – coughs and colds; high temperature; simple cuts, grazes and bruises; strains and sprains; bites and stings; stomach upsets; ear, nose and throat problems; minor burns or scalds; emergency contraception; sexual health advice; minor skin infections or rashes; ear syringing and urinary tract infections.
Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.30am – 12.00 noon
Friday 1.00pm – 4.30pm
Address – Lemington Resource Centre, Tyne View, Lemington NE15 8RZ
Telephone: 0191 229 1806
North Tyneside
Battle Hill Health Centre Walk-in Service based in Battle Hill GP led Health Centre, Belmont Close, Wallsend. Open 8am to 8pm every day. Telephone 0191 295 8520 www.battlehillhc.co.uk
Minor Injuries Clinic, Shiremoor Health Resource Centre, Earsdon Road, Shiremoor. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 5.45pm, not including bank holidays. For enquiries contact 0191 253 6966.The centre is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, the Christmas weekend, Bank Holiday Monday and New Year’s Day
Out-of-hours services are generally busy so please think carefully before asking to see a doctor and only do so if you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.
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