Ivy Grove Surgery : Urgent Treatment Centre

Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) SHORTCUT ivy.gs/utc

About this service

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URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE (UTC)

An urgent treatment centre* is appropriate for urgent but not life-threatening conditions requiring same day care

*Urgent Treatment Centres were previously called Walk-in Centres (WICs) or Minor Injury Units (MIUs) depending on their original purpose

OPENING HOURS

UTCs are open 8.00am to 8.00pm, 7 days a week

WALK-INS

You can generally walk into a UTC without an appointment, however some centres advise you to ring 111 before setting off so that 111 can book a direct appointment at the UTC for you, however they should not refuse you if you do attend without an appointment

What conditions does this service deal with?

UTCs deal with urgent but not life-threatening conditions requiring same day care. Examples are shown below

Allergic reactions
Bites and stings (animal, insect, human)
Broken bones
Bumps and bruises
Burns and scalds (minor)
Chest infections
Cuts, wounds and gashes
Diarrhoea and vomiting

Ear infections
Emergency contraception
Eye injuries (minor) and problems, e.g., foreign bodies
Fever or high temperature
Headaches
Head injuries (minor, without loss of consciousness)
Road traffic accidents

Rashes
Sprains and strains
Stomach pain
Throat infections
Skin infections
Urine infections
Wound infections

Can I refer myself?

Yes, you can self-refer to this service without seeing or speaking to a GP first

How do I get to it?

What else can I read?

When to visit a UTC/WIC/MIU Minor Injuries Unit

How to get back here?

Bookmark this page in your browser by pressing CTRL and D or type the shortcut ivy.gs/utc or ivy.gs/wic

Who else can I go to?

Please see our index of services you can self-refer to or type the shortcut ivy.gs/selfrefer or ivy.gs/index

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