Walk-in centres

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.

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.

5-7 Parsons Green | London | SW6 4UL

About the Walk-in Service 

The Walk-in service is led by nurses, physiotherapists or paramedics that have developed the skills and knowledge to assess, diagnose and treat minor conditions and illnesses. Our practitioners will be able to assess, diagnose and treat a number of acute minor illnesses and manage acute wounds via this service.They are able to prescribe medications where required.

Alongside the Walk in Centre we have an appointment service for wound care/dressing changes. For your initial wound care you must attend as a walk-in and if your wound is suitable for the WiC, you can make appointments going forward for a maximum of 2 weeks.

Attending the Walk in Centre

When you arrive at the Walk-in centre you will be booked in by one of our reception coordinators who will ask you some details about you and the reason for your visit. You will then wait for the initial assessment known as triage which is usually within 15 minutes after being booked in. Triage is performed to ensure we are the most appropriate healthcare service for you. A clinical practitioner will either advise you to wait for a further consultation or redirect you to the most appropriate healthcare provider if it’s a condition we cannot manage.

Who can use a walk-in centre:

• People of all ages including children over 2
• Those travelling from outside the UK (EU residents should bring their European Health insurance card)
• Those not registered with a GP​​​​

What we can help with:

• Sprains and strains
• Wound infections
• Minor abdominal discomfort
• Minor skin conditions
• Minor burns
• Ear problems
• Sore throat
• Emergency contraception

What we cannot help with:

• Chronic illness (long term health problem that doesn’t go away and often requires ongoing care or treatment)
• Leg ulcers
• Pregnancy related illnesses
• Children under 2
• Repeat prescriptions (please contact NHS 111 or a pharmacy)
• Sexual Health (Please attend local sexual health clinic)
• Xray
• Travel vaccinations
• Sick certificates

If English is not your first language, please ask the clinician to arrange an interpreter to support your assessment.

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Opening times:

Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 20:00

Saturday to Sunday: 09:00 to 13:30 

Bank holidays: 09:00 to 17:00 (Closed on Easter Sunday, Christmas Day & New Year’s Day) 

Alternative treatment 

If you have health concerns, you can: 

• Call your GP practice, or visit your GP practice website 
• Call 111, or visit www.111.NHS.UK 
• Call 999 if it’s an emergency and you feel your life is in danger  

Contact information

Telephone:  0208 102 4000

Directions

The nearest public transport links are: 

• By tube: Parsons Green underground station (District Line)
• By bus: 22

1 Frith Street, London, W1D 3HZ

About the Walk-in Service 

The Walk-in service is led by nurses, physiotherapists or paramedics that have developed the skills and knowledge to assess, diagnose and treat minor conditions and illnesses. Our practitioners will be able to assess, diagnose and treat a number of acute minor illnesses and manage acute wounds via this service.They are able to prescribe medications where required.

Alongside the Walk in Centre we have an appointment service for wound care/dressing changes. For your initial wound care you must attend as a walk-in and if your wound is suitable for the WiC, you can make appointments going forward for a maximum of 2 weeks.

Attending the Walk in Centre

When you arrive at the Walk-in centre you will be booked in by one of our reception coordinators who will ask you some details about you and the reason for your visit. You will then wait for the initial assessment known as triage which is usually within 15 minutes after being booked in. Triage is performed to ensure we are the most appropriate healthcare service for you. A clinical practitioner will either advise you to wait for a further consultation or redirect you to the most appropriate healthcare provider if it’s a condition we cannot manage.

Who can use the walk-in centre:

• People of all ages including children over 16 years
• Those travelling from outside the UK (EU residents should bring their European Health insurance card)
• Those not registered with a GP​​​​

What we can help with:

• Sprains and strains
• Wound infections
• Minor abdominal discomfort
• Minor skin conditions
• Minor burns
• Ear problems
• Sore throat
• Emergency contraception

What we cannot help with:

• Chronic illness (long term health problem that doesn’t go away and often requires ongoing care or treatment)
• Leg ulcers
• Pregnancy related illnesses
• Children under 2
• Repeat prescriptions (please contact NHS 111 or a pharmacy)
• Sexual Health (Please attend local sexual health clinic)
• Xray
• Travel vaccinations
• Sick certificates

If English is not your first language, please ask the clinician to arrange an interpreter to support your assessment.

Alternative treatment:

If you have health concerns, you can: 

• Call your GP practice, or visit your GP practice website 
• Call 111, or visit www.111.NHS.UK 
• Call 999 if it’s an emergency and you feel your life is in danger  

Opening times:

Monday: Closed  

Tuesday to Friday: 8am - 6pm 

Saturday to Sunday: 10am - 6pm 

Bank holidays: 10am - 6pm (Closed on Christmas Day) 

Contact information 

Telephone: 020 7534 6500 

Directions 

The nearest public transport links are: 

·       By tube: Tottenham Court Road Station (Central and Northern lines) 

·       By bus: 7, 10, 19, 24, 38, 55, 73, 98, 390

St Charles Hospital
Exmoor Street
London W10 6DZ

About the Walk-in Service 

The Walk-in service is led by nurses, physiotherapists or paramedics that have developed the skills and knowledge to assess, diagnose and treat minor conditions and illnesses. Our practitioners will be able to assess, diagnose and treat a number of acute minor illnesses and manage acute wounds via this service.They are able to prescribe medications where required.

Alongside the Walk in Centre we have an appointment service for wound care/dressing changes. For your initial wound care you must attend as a walk-in and if your wound is suitable for the WiC, you can make appointments going forward for a maximum of 2 weeks.

Attending the Walk in Centre

When you arrive at the Walk-in centre you will be booked in by one of our reception coordinators who will ask you some details about you and the reason for your visit. You will then wait for the initial assessment known as triage which is usually within 15 minutes after being booked in. Triage is performed to ensure we are the most appropriate healthcare service for you. A clinical practitioner will either advise you to wait for a further consultation or redirect you to the most appropriate healthcare provider if it’s a condition we cannot manage.

Who can use a walk-in centre:

• People of all ages including children over 2
• Those travelling from outside the UK (EU residents should bring their European Health insurance card)
• Those not registered with a GP​​​​

What we can help with:

• Sprains and strains
• Wound infections
• Minor abdominal discomfort
• Minor skin conditions
• Minor burns
• Ear problems
• Sore throat
• Emergency contraception

What we cannot help with:

• Chronic illness (long term health problem that doesn’t go away and often requires ongoing care or treatment)
• Leg ulcers
• Pregnancy related illnesses
• Children under 2
• Repeat prescriptions (please contact NHS 111 or a pharmacy)
• Sexual Health (Please attend local sexual health clinic)
• Xray
• Travel vaccinations
• Sick certificates

X-Ray service available:

• Monday to Sunday: 08:30-18:10 (closed 13:30-14:00)

Please note only limb x-rays provided for acute injuries - no head, face, neck, chest, back, hip or abdominal X-rays available.

If English is not your first language, please ask the clinician to arrange an interpreter to support your assessment.

​​​​Alternative treatment

If you have health concerns, you can:

• Call your GP practice, or visit your GP practice website
• Call 111, or visit www.111.NHS.UK 
• Call 999 if it’s an emergency and you feel your life is in danger 

Opening times:

Monday to Sunday: 08:00 – 20.00

Contact information:

Telephone: 020 8102 5111

Directions 

The nearest public transport links are: 

• By tube: Ladbroke Grove (Hammersmith & City line) 
• By bus: 7, 23, 52, 70, 228, 295, 316, 452