Medical emergencies

Life-threatening conditions

If you or someone else is experiencing the following symptoms, call 999 immediately.

• Suspected heart attack or stroke
• Chest pain
• Unconsciousness
• Heavy blood loss
• Suspected broken bones
• Deep wounds such as stab wounds
• Severe breathing difficulties
• Head injuries
• Mental health crises with risk to life

NHS 111 urgent health advice service

If you are unsure whether you should visit the Emergency Department (A&E), or if you are experiencing an illness and injury in the evening or at the weekend, call NHS 111 for 24/7 urgent health advice.

GP Out-of-Hours Service

If it is not an emergency, but you need urgent medical advice (or think you need to see a doctor urgently) out of working hours, you should ring 111. You will be assessed over the telephone and following the assessment, a local GP will telephone you back, usually within an hour. If you need to be seen, you will be advised to attend the Out-of-Hours Centre at Manzil Way (off Cowley Road).

Emergency Dental Treatment

Contact the East Oxford Emergency Dental Clinic on 0845 3458995. Open from 18:30-22:00 weekday evenings and all day at weekends. Alternatively contact NHS 111

Minor Injuries Units

If you have a non-life threatening injury, Minor Injuries Units (MIU) can provide care for deep cuts, broken bones, severe sprains, minor head injuries, minor burns and scalds. You may get seen quicker at an MIU then A&E, where emergency cases will be prioritised over minor injuries. The nearest MIU is at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Advice and health information is also available at NHS Choices.