The out-of-hours GP service is for urgent healthcare problems. Choosing the right service for your problem can help free up the urgent out-of-hours service for those who need it most.

Your GP practice is your primary healthcare provider for routine and ongoing health issues.      

NHS Direct  0845 46 47  www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

24-hour general health advice and information service.

• • What to do if you or your family feel ill
• • Health conditions and treatments
• • Local healthcare services
• • Self-help and support organisations

Pharmacists can give free and expert advice without appointment.

Over-the-counter remedies like pain relief tablets and cough medicines can treat some conditions. Click here for more info

Minor injuries  

If you have a burn, scald, cut/graze, or minor injury from a trip or fall you can visit the minor injuries unit (MIU) or walk-in centre (WiC) in your local area.

MIU. Halton Hospital, Hospital Way, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 2DA
WiC.  Health Care Resource Centre, Oaks Place, Caldwell Road, Widnes WA8 7GD