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Location |
Hexham General Hospital |
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Ward Name / Number |
Urgent Treatment Centre |
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Direct dial telephone number |
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Location of ward |
Ground floor to the left of the main entrance. |
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Type of ward |
Walk-in for urgent treatment - open 8am-10pm |
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Ward Manager’s name |
Shaun Bain |
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Additional Ward Notes |
The centre treats conditions including minor head, ear or eye problems, broken nose or nose bleed, sprains, strains, cuts and bites, children's minor injuries and ailments, minor fractures or broken bones, minor skin abscesses and infections and wound infections. It is open between 8am and 10pm. Between 10pm and 8am people should contact NHS 111 where trained advisors will refer them to the most appropriate service. NHS 111 is open 24/7. The only exception to this is if they are seriously ill, in which case dial 999. |
