WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
Emergencies Life-threatening emergencies:
Dial 999 for an ambulance (e.g. sudden severe chest pain, breathlessness, collapse, loss of consciousness, heavy bleeding)
Emergencies during surgery hours:
Telephone the surgery on: 01435 864999. Please inform the receptionist about the urgency of the call, so she can ensure that you will be helped as quickly as possible by either Telephone advice by a doctor Emergency appointment at the surgery
Home visit Emergencies when the surgery is closed:
The surgery is closed between 6.30pm and 8.00am, plus weekends and bank holidays. If you need urgent medical advice or treatment you can;
Telephone NHS 111
NHS 111 is a simple, free to call, easy to remember three digit number that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. NHS 111 directs patients to the service that is best able to meet your needs taking into account your location, the time of day you are calling and the capacity of local services.
Attend Walk in Centre Eastbourne Station, Open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, 7 days a week,
Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3QJ.
Telephone: 01323 726650
Attend the Minor injuries units:
Crowborough War Memorial Hospital, Southview Road: 01892 603602
Lewes Victoria Hospital, Neville Road: 01273 402504
Uckfield Community Hospital, Framfield Road: 01825 745030
Logon to www.nhs.uk – contact details for pharmacies & walk-in centres.
Alternatives to A&E: NHS Leaflet: What are the Alternatives
See also: http://www.highwealdleweshavensccg.nhs.uk/
