Keep A&E free for emergencies this winter
In an emergency call 999
Did you know that you can avoid waiting in A&E by going to one of the Walk-in Centres or Urgent Treatment centres?
Conditions that can be treated include:
- Infections
- Rashes
- Burns
- Strains
- Ear ache
- Cold symptoms
- Minor cuts, wounds and wound dressing
- Women and Men’s health problems
- Suturing and X-ray*
- And other minor injuries/illness
Wirral Walk-in Centres (pre-bookable 111 and walk in)
- Eastham Walk-in Centre, 31 Eastham Rake, Birkenhead CH62 9AN
Monday – Sunday, 12.00 noon – 8.00pm (including all bank holidays, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day)
- Victoria Central Walk-in Centre & Minor Injuries, Mill Lane, Wallasey CH44 5UF
Monday – Sunday, 8.00am – 8:00pm (including bank holidays)
(X-ray facilities – open at 8.00am – 7.30pm)
- Arrowe Park Urgent Treatment Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road CH49 5PE
Monday – Sunday, 8.00am – 10:00pm (including bank holidays)
24/7 all-age mental health crisis line - If your mental or emotional state quickly gets worse or deteriorates, this can be called a ‘mental health crisis’. You can contact the local mental health crisis line 24/7 on 0800 145 6485. Open to all ages, calls are free.