To improve equity of access to unscheduled care services across the London Borough of Barnet, the opening hours of our walk-in centre at Finchley Memorial Hospital have changed.
This is a temporary change whilst urgent care services are reviewed across North Central London and was made effective from 11 September 2023.
The walk-in centre at Finchley Memorial Hospital is open from 8am to 8pm, Monday - Sunday (last patient booking at 7pm).
Finchley walk-in centre provides same day medical help when it’s not a life-threatening emergency. The service is open 8am to 7pm, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.
People who go to an urgent care or walk-in centres are typically:
- mobile and able to move around
- in need of same-day treatment.
Walk-in centres are NOT suitable for emergencies such as:
- pregnancy related conditions
- chest pain
- breathing difficulties
- severe pain
- suspected strokes.
Patients should consider calling 999 or attending an emergency department.
Walk-in centres are suitable for people of have minor injuries and minor illness including:
- minor headaches
- ear problems
- sprains and strains
- wound infections
- minor burns and scalds
- minor head injuries with no loss of consciousness
- acute minor skin conditions
- minor abdominal discomfort and gastrointestinal problems
- insect and (minor) animal bites
- minor eye injuries
- minor injuries to the back, shoulder, and chest
- emergency contraception
- urinary tract infections
- minor limb injuries and fractures
- minor respiratory illness such as coughs and sore throats
- new wounds requiring closure or dressing.
The centre has x-ray facilities through the hours of service for adults and children over 2 years, they do not have access to order or carry out blood tests or scans. On occasion the service can reach capacity before 7pm and in this case patients attending may be given advice on where and when is appropriate to access care.
Appointments can be booked through 111, who can advise the most appropriate place to be seen for your condition.
