Accessing support out of hours

Where to seek help if the University Health Service is closed and your problem can’t wait.

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Emergencies

Call 999 in a medical emergency.

This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and/or their life is at risk. You can also go to A&E (emergency department).

Medical emergencies can include:

  • loss of consciousness
  • an acute confused state
  • fits that are not stopping
  • chest pain
  • breathing difficulties
  • severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
  • severe allergic reactions
  • severe burns or scalds

NHS 111

Call 111 if you urgently need medical help or advice but it's not a life-threatening situation

You can also call NHS 111 if you're not sure which NHS service you need, or seek advice via .


Minor Injuries Unit

Open 8am to 8pm. No appointment is necessary.

The Minor Injuries Unit provides treatment for adults (over 16) for non-life-threatening injuries.

Minor Injuries Units can treat:

  • sprains and strains
  • broken bones
  • wounds, lacerations and grazes
  • wound infections
  • minor burns and scalds
  • minor head injuries
  • insect and animal bites
  • minor eye injuries and conditions after 4.30pm weekdays and weekends

Minor Injuries Units cannot treat:

  • chest pain
  • breathing difficulties
  • major injuries
  • problems usually dealt with by a GP
  • stomach pains
  • gynaecological problems
  • pregnancy problems
  • overdoses
  • alcohol related problems
  • mental health problems
  • conditions likely to require hospital admission

Minor Injuries Unit, B Floor,
Royal Hallamshire Hospital,
Glossop Road,
91Ö±²¥,
S10 2JF

Tel: +44 114 271 2071


91Ö±²¥ City NHS Walk-in service

Open 8am to 10pm. No appointment is necessary.

It is a nurse-led NHS Walk-In Centre and can help when you need advice and treatment for most common illnesses that are urgent but not life-threatening.

They can help with:

  • coughs and colds
  • chest infections
  • wound infections
  • sore throats
  • headaches
  • urine infections
  • eye infections
  • rashes
  • bites and stings
  • sudden worsening of long-term conditions

They cannot help with:

  • injuries that may require an x-ray
  • long-standing medical conditions that are managed by your GP
  • sick / fit note requests
  • referrals or scans
  • dental problems - they can only provide pain relief and not antibiotics
  • repeat prescriptions - short supply, only two days of certain medication

91Ö±²¥ City GP Health Centre
Rockingham House
Broad Lane
91Ö±²¥
S1 3PB

Tel: +44 114 241 2700


Out-of-hours medicines

If you run out of medicine when UHS is closed and need some urgently there are a few ways to get an emergency supply. 

Some pharmacies, NHS Walk-In centres and NHS 111 can help. See for more information.


Further information

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