FURTHER NHS SUPPORT IN THIS AREA
In addition to the doctors “Out of Hours” service there are a number of other NHS support facilities available in the area.
These can be summarised as follows:
Accident and Emergency
If you suffer a serious injury or become very ill, a 999 ambulance should be called. The local hospitals with Accident and Emergency Departments are:
- Wexham Park Hospital, Slough - 01753 633000
- Hillingdon Hospital 01895-238282
- High Wycombe Hospital, High Wycombe –
- 01494 526161
NHS 111
If you are at home and would like advice you can call NHS 111. This is a free telephone service offering confidential healthcare advice and information 24 hours a day.
NHS Walk-In Centres
The NHS Walk-In Centre at Upton Hospital, Albert Street,
Slough is open every day for advice and information and
for treatment of minor injuries(such as strains and
sprains) and illnesses (such as coughs, colds and flu-like
symptoms). No appointment is needed. Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 7am-8pm Saturday,
Sunday and Bank Holidays 9am-5pm
Telephone number: 01753 635505
Minor Injuries Unit
Heatherwood Hospital, London Road, Ascot
The Minor Injuries Unit at Heatherwood Hospital is now open from 8am to 10pm everyday. The Unit they can be contacted for advice and guidance during opening hours
on: 01344 620246
Mount Vernon Hospital, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood
The Minor Injuries Unit at Heatherwood Hospital is now open from 9amto 8pm everyday. The Unit they can be contacted for advice and guidance during opening hours
on: 01923 844201
Both units are staffed by highly trained Emergency Nurse Practitioners who can treat or advise on the following:
- Bites, stings and allergic reactions
- Injuries to hands and feet
- Cuts and bruises
- Dislocated fingers and toes
- Eye problems
- Foreign bodies in the soft tissue
- Fractures - arms and legs
- Minor burns
- Minor head injuries
- Nose bleeds
- Soft tissue sports injuries
- Strains and sprains
Some injuries or conditions may require referral to other services. X-ray services. The Minor Injuries Unit is able to offer a limited x-ray service as follows: clavicle, shoulder, upper arm, elbow, forearm wrist, hand, fingers toes and lower legs.
Children under four/five.
The Minor Injuries Units are able to see and treat children under five. But unable to provide antibiotics for them. The unit at Heatherwood cannot provide an x-ray service for children under five years of age. The unit at Mount Vernon cannot provide an x-ray service for children under four years of age.