Urgent Care vs A&E
Knowing where to go when you’re unwell can be stressful. At London Urgent Care Centre, we often help patients who aren’t sure whether to head straight to A&E or visit us instead. Here’s how to make the right call.
What Is Urgent Care?
Urgent care is for medical issues that need attention quickly but aren’t life-threatening. Think infections, minor injuries, or sudden pain. We treat you fast — without the long waits of A&E.
Visit Urgent Care For:
- Minor burns or scalds
- Infections (e.g. ear, chest, eye, urinary)
- Sprains, cuts or suspected fractures
- Rashes or allergic reactions
- Fever or flu-like symptoms
- STD
Our services page has the full list. (LINK)
What Is A&E For?
A&E is the best option for:
- Chest pain or difficulty breathing
- Severe bleeding or head injuries
- Stroke symptoms
- Major trauma
- Hip Fracture/Injuries
- Heart attacks or strokes
- Major trauma/ road traffic accident
- Head injuries
- Pregnancy related conditions
- Mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression or suicidal ideation or attempted suicide
- Poisoning or medication overdose
- Acutely unwell children and adults
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe hypertension (severe high blood pressure)
- Hip Injury and Hip fracture
If in doubt, always call 999.
Benefits of Choosing Urgent Care
- No long A&E wait times
- Same-day treatment
- Access to experts, GPs and specialists
- Fast diagnosis and prescriptions
Need care now? Walk in today to feel better, faster, or contact us to save time and get expert help fast.
