RBH Royal Blackburn Emergency Department
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>10hrs |
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47 |
| Number of patients in department |
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142 |
BGH Burnley General Urgent Care Centre
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0-4 hours |
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11 |
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27 |
When our Emergency Department is busy you could reduce your waiting time by using an alternative, appropriate service below.
If you are unsure, please visit www.111.nhs.uk or call 111 where you will be advised by professional clinicians.
Use the symptom checker here to find the most appropriate place before you make a decision to use A&E
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For suspected broken bones or breathing difficulties which need immediate care but are not life-threatening. |
Burnley General Teaching Hospital Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital |
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For suspected fractures, cuts, bruises, minor eye problems, burns, scalds, and sprains. |
Acorn Primary Health Care Centre, BB5 1RT - open 7 days a week from 8am until 8.30pm Rossendale Primary Health Care Centre, BB4 7PL - open 7 days a week from 8am until 8pm |
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For anyone in a mental health crisis or worried about your mental health |
Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. A mental health crisis line is also available 24/7 by calling 0800 953 0110. |
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Dentists are open for urgent and routine treatments. For urgent dental problems, please call your own practice or use NHS 111. |
Find a dentist by clicking here: Find a dentist - NHS |
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Your local pharmacy can give you advice on most minor illnesses and now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. |
To find your local pharmacy including out of hours go to www.111.nhs.uk |
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GP |
For less urgent health needs or symptoms that aren’t going away. |
Contact your local surgery or to contact a GP out of hours, call 111 |
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Use A&E at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital if you have a genuine life or limb-threatening emergency |
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For more general health information and support: