On here you will find details about how to access the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Service in an emergency, as well as, other local healthcare services available for out of hours care.
Accident and Emergency (A&E)
The Royal Liverpool University Hospital has the city’s leading trauma and emergency care centre.
The A&E service is a 24-hour, seven day a week walk-in service.
This means you do not need to book an appointment. A comprehensive emergency service is provided including on-site senior accident and emergency staff, triage, nurse practitioners, trauma team, CT scanning, cardiac arrest team, decontamination facilities and specialist opinion from all major specialties.
A&E Reception telephone: 0151 706 205
How to find the A&E Department: Get directions to A&E at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and find out about car parking by visiting our travel information page.
Emergency dental facilities
The Dental Hospital provides an emergency service for adults and children with a problem requiring urgent attention.
The following groups of patients are accepted for emergency dental treatment:
patients who have suffered trauma to their teeth/mouth as a result of an accident or injury
patient with a swelling of the face/jaws (e.g. due to a dental abscess)
patients who have bleeding from their mouth (e.g. following removal of a tooth)
patients with serious medical conditions or disabilities which prevent them being seen by dentists outside the hospital.
Please note: The A&E Department at Liverpool University Dental Hospital cannot provide treatment for all patients with toothache, lost fillings, dentures or crowns but because we provide training for dental students and junior hospital dentists, we are able to offer limited treatment for a small number of patients.
No appointment is needed and patients are seen on a first come first served basis until the clinic is full. The doors open at 8am and assessments start at 8.45am. Patients should take a ticket from the machine and complete a medical history form whilst they are sitting in the waiting area. Patients are assessed in order of attendance, unless we have concerns about their condition. If you are accepted for treatment, you may be asked to return on another day (or session).
Please note: not all patients who take a ticket will be accepted for treatment.
The number of patients we see depends on the availability of staff and students on the day.
We regret that we may not be able to treat all patients who are complaining of toothache, however all patients will be assessed against the treatment criteria.
If you need help to locate a dentist for treatment please visit our finding a dentist page
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 8.15am-5pm (except public holidays)
The dental A&E Department is also open Monday to Friday. The doors open at 8.15am and assessment of patients starts at 8.45am.
Contact details
The Dental Hospital reception can be telephoned on 0151 706 5060.
How to find the Dental Hospital
Get directions to the Dental Hospital and find out about car parking by visiting our travel information page
Alternatives to Accident and Emergency Services (A&E)
In some circumstances Accident and Emergency (A&E) may not be the most appropriate place to receive treatment. If you become unwell make sure you choose the right healthcare service to receive treatment.
Self Care
With the right advice and information plus a well stocked medicine cabinet lots of minor ailments can be treated or prevented effectively.
NHS Direct
NHS Direct is a 24 hour help line on 0845 4647. It is staffed by experienced nurses who can give confidential healthcare advice and answer questions about any health concerns you may have www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Pharmacy
Your local Pharmacist is trained to offer advice about how to treat everyday medical problems and will advise if your symptoms mean that you should seek further medical help. Your can find a local pharmacist and other healthcare providers at NHS Choices.
GP Services
Your family doctor provides general medical care, prescriptions and referral to a specialist or hospital clinic. A list of GPs can be found at NHS Choices. To access the GP Out of Hours Service contact your local GP and listen to their answerphone message which will give instructions how to access this service.
The Mersey View GP walk-in service is open between 8am and 8pm, seven days a week including Bank Holidays.
The centre aims for you to see a doctor within 20 minutes from booking in at the reception area.Following your visit, all your notes will be sent to your GP practice within 24 hours.
Mersey View GP-led Walk In Centre
45 Everton Road
Liverpool
L6 2EH
NHS Walk-in Centres in Liverpool
NHS Walk-in Centres provide fast and convenient access to NHS treatment. You can see an experienced nurse for advice, assessment and treatment for minor ailments and injuries such as cuts, bruises, minor infections, strains, sprains and skin complaints. NHS Walk-in Centres are open 7 days a week, early until late, and you don’t need an appointment. For opening times call NHS Direct on 0845 4647.
Old Swan NHS Walk-in Centre
Crystal Close, St Oswald St, L13 2GA
Tel: 0151 285 3565
Open: 7am-10pm every day
Liverpool City Centre NHS Walk-in Centre
52 Great Charlotte Street, L1 1HU
Tel: 0151 285 3535
Open: Monday to Friday, 7am-10pm
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 9am-10pm
South Liverpool NHS Treatment Centre (Walk-in Centre)
Church Road, Garston, L19 2LW
Tel: 0151 295 9010
Open: Monday to Friday 9am-9pm
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 9am-5pm
Smithdown Children's NHS Walk-in Centre
Smithdown Rd, L15 2LQ
Tel: 0151 285 4820
Open: Monday to Friday 8am-8pm
Saturdays, Sundays and bank Holidays, 10am-4pm
Litherland NHS Walk-in Centre
Litherland Town Hall, Hatton Hill Road, L21 9JN
Tel:0151 475 4667
Open: Monday to Sunday 8am - 8pm