NHS 111 is a three-digit telephone service that's being introduced to improve access to NHS urgent care services. Patients can use this number when they need medical help or advice and it's not urgent enough to call 999. NHS 111 operates 24/7, 365 days per year and is free to use from a landline and a mobile.

 

The Woking Walk-in-Centre is located in Woking Community Hospital, Heathside Road, GU227HS. It is a service run by nurses who are trained in dealing with minor illnesses and injuries. This is a walk-in service (NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED).

Services that are available at the centre are: 

• abdominal pains - stomach complaints such as indigestion, constipation, vomiting and diarrhoea; 

• allergies including hay fever;

• chest infections;

• conjunctivitis and eye problems;

• coughs, colds and flu-like symptoms;

• cuts requiring stitches/glue, wound care and dressings;

• ear and throat infections;

• head injuries with no loss of consciousness;

• minor illnesses (including urinary tract infections);

• minor road traffic injuries;

• minor scalds and burns;

• muscle and joint injuries - strains and sprains;

• sexual health advice including; Chlamydia screening and emergency contraception;

• skin complaints – infections, rashes, sunburn, bites and stings; and

• suspected fractures.

 

They do not treat the following conditions:

• a life-threatening emergency;

• chemical injuries to the eye;

• chest pain;

• children under the age of two years who need a prescription;

• dental treatment;

• head injuries with loss of consciousness;

• high-impact road traffic injuries;

• overdose of drugs or drinking of chemicals;

• serious medical emergencies;

• severe allergic reaction;

• severe blood loss; and

• severe shortness of breath

Opening hours:   Mon-Fri 0700 hrs-1930 hrs   Weekends/Bank holidays 0900 hrs-1900 hrs

Telephone:01483 846209

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