Emergencies

If you require urgent or emergency medical assistance there are a number of options. If you are uncertain call 111 for advice. You should only call a 999 ambulance for serious and life threatening conditions.

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Emergency departments

Emergency departments provide 24-hour emergency care for very serious or life-threatening conditions.

Examples of an emergency could be a situation where someone:

  • is experiencing a loss of consciousness
  • is having a fit/seizure
  • has heavy bleeding
  • has suspected broken bones
  • has chest pain
  • has breathing difficulties
  • has taken an overdose
  • has swallowed something harmful
  • Has been poisoned
  • has a deep wound

There are two emergency departments in 91Ö±²¥ - one for adults and one for children:

Adults (over 16 years old)

Northern General Hospital
D Floor
Huntsman Building
Herries Road
91Ö±²¥
South Yorkshire
S5 7AU

Children (under 16 years old)

91Ö±²¥ Children's Hospital Emergency Department
Western Bank
91Ö±²¥
South Yorkshire
S10 2TH


Emergency Eye Service

The emergency eye clinic is based at The Royal Hallamshire Hospital on Glossop Road, and treats serious eye conditions where there is a threat to sight.

For minor eye problems, you should visit your pharmacy, optician or GP.

The emergency eye clinic is for adults only.

Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.


Minor accidents & injuries

The Minor Injuries Unit provides treatment for adults (over 16) for non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses, such as:

  • sprains and strains
  • wounds and infections
  • minor burns and scalds
  • minor head injuries
  • skin conditions
  • insect and animal bites
  • minor eye injuries
  • minor injuries to the back, shoulder and chest

The unit cannot treat major injuries to the chest and back, or any injury to the hips or thighs.

Location: B Floor, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, 91Ö±²¥ S10 2JF

Tel: +44 114 271 2071

Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm. No appointment necessary.


Drink spiking

The 91Ö±²¥ Teaching Hospitals Emergency Department have produced the following patient information about drink spiking:

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