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The NHS 111 Urgent Care Service provides emergency cover when the surgery is closed. The contact telephone number is 111.
You should only call 111 when:
- you think you need to go to A&E or 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.
Only call 999 for life threatening emergencies such as:
Please only use this during the times listed below.
- Weekends: Friday 18.30 to Monday 08.00
- Monday - Thursday: 18.30 to 08.00
- Bank Holidays: All day
Advice and treatment is also available from your local NHS Walk-in-Centres listed below.
Walk in Centres
Westgate Walk-in Centre
The Westgate Walk-in Centre is a nurse led unit for patients with minor injuries and illnesses.
Where: Westgate Road, Campus for Ageing & Vitality, Newcastle NE4 6BE
Opening Hours: 08.00 to 20.00 7 days a week including Bank Holidays
Contact: 0191 282 3000
Minor Injuries Unit – Royal Victoria Infirmary
The Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) is based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary close to the heart of Newcastle city centre.
Where: Minor Injuries Unit (next to A & E),Richardson Road, Newcastle NE2 4AZ
Opening Hours: 08.00 to 21.00 7 days a week
Contact: 0191 282 0531
Ponteland Road Walk-in Centre
Where: 169 Ponteland Road, Newcastle NE5 3AE
Opening Hours: 08.00 to 20.00 7 days a week
Contact: 0191 271 9030