Summary of team
Our urgent treatment centres (UTCs) treat conditions including minor head, ear or eye problems, broken nose or nose bleeds, sprains, strains, cuts and bites, children's minor injuries and ailments, minor fractures or broken bones, minor skin abscesses and infections and wound infections.
Our team of medical and nursing staff work hard to assess and treat all patients who attend.
Our minor injuries units treat conditions including sprains and strains, suspected broken bones, cuts, grazes or suspected wound infections, minor burns and scalds, minor head injuries (where there has been no loss of consciousness or vomiting), ear and throat infections, insect and animal bites.
These nurse-led units are staffed by highly experienced emergency nurse practitioners. Children under one cannot be seen at these units.
The opening times vary between sites and you should see below for the best and most accurate information for each site. Outside of the opening hours 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.
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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. |
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Location |
North Tyneside General Hosptial |
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Ward Name / Number |
Urgent Treatment Centre |
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Direct dial telephone number |
01434 655388 |
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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-Midnight |
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Ward Manager’s name |
Sandra Laidler |
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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 midnight. Between midnight 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. |
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Location |
Wansbeck General Hospital |
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Ward Name / Number |
Urgent Treatment Centre |
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Direct dial telephone number |
(01670 529565) |
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Location of ward |
Ground floor - right of 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. |
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Location |
Alnwick Infirmary |
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Ward Name / Number |
Minor injuries unit |
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Direct dial telephone number |
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Location of ward |
Main entrance on the ground floor to the left of main reception. |
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Ward visiting times |
The unit is open 7.45am to 8.30pm, seven days a week. The X-ray department opening times are Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm, and weekends, 9am - 2pm. |
| Ward manager's name | Amy West |
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What patients may need to know about the daily routine on the ward |
The nurse-led unit is staffed by highly experienced emergency nurse practitioners. |
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Are children welcome? |
Yes, but the unit is unable to see those under 1. |
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When is the best time for relatives to contact the ward to check on patient? |
Any time. |
| Further information |
The unit treats conditions such as:
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Location |
Berwick Infirmary |
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Ward Name / Number |
Minor injuries unit |
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Direct dial telephone number |
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Location of ward |
Minor injuries unit entrance (Well Close Square entrance). |
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Ward visiting times |
The unit is open 24 hours a day. |
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What patients may need to know about the daily routine on the ward |
The nurse-led unit is staffed by highly experienced emergency nurse practitioners. |
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Are children welcome? |
Yes, but the unit is unable to see those under 1. |
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When is the best time for relatives to contact the ward to check on patient? |
Any time. |
| Further information |
The unit treats conditions such as:
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Your GP, the ambulance service or NHS 111 may direct you to one of our sites, or you may turn up yourself. If you have not been sent by a healthcare professional, you will be assessed on arrival and may be redirected to a more appropriate service or location.
All patients are assessed and triaged depending on the severity of their condition. Patients with the highest clinical need are seen first, rather than time order. If your condition needs to be managed elsewhere, you may be re-directed to a different location.