We provide high quality healthcare services primarily to the residents of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen, which have a combined population in the region of 530,000.
Many minor ailments and injuries can often be treated at home by ensuring you have a well-stocked medicine cabinet and plenty of rest. Click here for more information.
Your Pharmacy will give you advice on most minor illnesses and you can buy over-the-counter remedies to relieve your symptoms. For opening times visit the NHS website.
If you’re worried about an urgent medical concern go to www.111.nhs.uk or call 111 and speak to a fully trained adviser.
Your GP Surgery is the main point of contact for you and your family's general health care.
For opening times visit the NHS website.
Our Minor Injuries Units deal with problems such as suspected fractures, cuts, bruises, minor eye problems, burns, scalds, and sprains.
Open 7 days a week from 8am until 8pm.
Urgent Treatment Centres are for serious conditions such as suspected broken bones or breathing difficulties which need immediate care but are not life threatening.
Call 999 now if you have any of these symptoms
Chest pain, pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing across your chest
Face dropping on one side, can't hold both arms up, difficulty speaking
By taking something or harming yourself
Not being able to get words out, choking or gasping
Spraying, pouring or enough to make a puddle
After a serious accident
Someone is shaking or jerking because of a fit, or is unconscious (can't be woken up)
Of the lips, mouth, throat or tongue
Current waiting times
You should only call 999 or come to our Emergency Department if your condition is life-threatening.
