NHS Walk In Centres
Did you know that you can get free healthcare in a NHS Walk-in Centre?
Travellers' Times recently ran a story about NHS Walk-in Centres and what they offer Travelling people.
NHS Nottinghamshire County have 3 walk-in centres. Here's a quick guide to how they can help you.
What is a NHS Walk-in centre?
There are over 90 walk-in centres in England and you don’t need an appointment, just walk-in!
NHS Walk-in Centres are where you can see an experienced doctor or nurse for the treatment of minor illnesses or injuries
They will treat you for:
- minor cuts
- strains and sprains
- broken bones
- infections
- coughs
- colds.
What else do they do?
Walk in Centres:
- give fast access to health advice
- give advice on how to stay healthy
- give information on local health services, including dentists and chemists
- offer confidential sexual health advice.
Where are they?
- Call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 to find out where your nearest walk-in centre is.
- Log onto the internet at www.nhs.uk for a full list of all Walk-in Centres
- Ask in any doctor’s surgery or chemist, and they will be able to help.
When are they open?
Most walk-in centres are open seven days a week from 7am-10pm on Monday to Friday, and 9am-10pm on a Saturday and Sunday.
You don’t need to be registered at a walk-in centre, just walk in!