Emergencies
Accidents
Severe cuts or broken limbs are best treated by the Casualty department at The Royal United Hospital (RUH). An Ambulance can be called on university premises by dialing 9-999. In the rest of the UK you can dial either 999 or 112.
NHS Direct
Telephone: (0845) 4647.
A 24 Hr helpline led by nurses who can help reassure you and give you telephone advice and health information. It is not always that easy to decide whether you have an emergency on your hands or not, which is why you may find calling NHS Direct Helpful. NHS healthcare guide also available on the internet at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk.
Doctor
During Newton Park surgery times. Contact the Doctor at the respective surgery.
Telephone Fairfield Park Health Centre: 01225 331616 at all other times
During working hours (0800h to 1800h) the telephone will be answered by one of our receptionists at the Health Centre. Out of working hours a recorded message will inform you how to contact the emergency Doctor, who may not be a Doctor from our practice.
Telephone: (01225) 461676 if you require out of hours service:
