Westgate Urgent Treatment Centre

Temporary closure

Westgate road Urgent Treatment Centre is temporarily closed. Unless your condition is life threatening, please don’t just turn up or walk in the emergency department (A&E). Please think pharmacist, GP or 111 first. Ponteland Road and Molineux Urgent Treatment Centres remain open.

If you think you have symptoms of coronavirus and need medical advice, use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service.

The Westgate Urgent Treatment Centre is a nurse-led unit for patients with minor injuries and illnesses. It is staffed by specially-trained nurse practitioners, staff nurses and healthcare assistants.

Examples of conditions treated at the Westgate Urgent Treatment Centre include:

Coughs and colds
High temperature
Urinary tract infections
Conjunctivitis
Simple cuts and bruises
Foreign bodies superficially embedded in tissue
Minor trauma to hands limbs and feet, sprains
Minor burns or scalds
Emergency contraception
Ear, nose and throat problems.

The Urgent Centre is a nurse-led service, supported by the medical staff of the RVI Emergency Department as required.

No appointment needed

You do not need an appointment at the Westgate Urgent Treatment Centre – just turn up and wait your turn to be treated. In addition, your GP can also refer you here for treatment if appropriate.

Our staff have access to many services within the hospital and community. These include: the Emergency Department, medical specialties, outpatient clinics, social work teams and GP surgeries.

This means that you will receive the best possible treatment and advice from the most appropriate health care professional.