The walk-in centre at Edgware Community Hospital is open from 8am to 8pm, every day, including weekends and bank holidays (last patient booking before 7pm).
Edgware 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.
The service may reach capacity before 7pm and in this case patients attending may be given advice on where and when they can access care.
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.
The service is not able to order or carry out blood tests or scans.
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.
Appointments can be booked through 111, who can advise the most appropriate place to be seen for your condition.