Knowing when and how to access the right type of care is essential. The UK healthcare system has services to support you in both emergency and urgent situations.
🚨 Emergency Care – Life-Threatening Situations
- 📞 Call 999 for immediate help/emergencies (ambulance, fire, or police).
- 🏥 Go to your nearest A&E (Accident & Emergency) department if you or someone else is seriously ill or injured.
- Nearest A&E to Coventry University: University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Address: 📍 Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX
- Nearest A&E to Coventry University: University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
🏥 Urgent Care – Non-Life-Threatening but Needing Prompt Attention
- If you need urgent medical attention but it’s not life-threatening, you can visit an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) or use the NHS 111 service for advice.
- 📞 Call NHS 111: A 24/7 service to help with urgent, non-emergency situations. Trained advisers will assess your symptoms and direct you to the appropriate service. You can get advice and be directed to the appropriate care.
- 📍 Coventry Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) is located at the City of Coventry NHS Healthcare Centre, Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV1 4FS
📝 Tip: Use NHS 111 online at 111.nhs.uk if you prefer not to call.