When can I use the Friarage Urgent Treatment Centre?
The Urgent Treatment Centre is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You do not need an appointment to attend. You can walk in to the UTC, or you may be directed there by NHS 111.
What can I use the Friarage Urgent Treatment Centre for?
In the Friarage Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), adults and children can be treated for:
- Strains and sprains
- Suspected broken limbs
- Minor head injuries
- Cuts and grazes
- Bites and stings
- Minor scalds and burns
- Ear and throat infections
- Skin infections and rashes
- Eye problems
- Coughs and colds
- Feverish illness
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting and diarrhoea
We can now treat children with minor illnesses such as fever, rashes and earache.
The Friarage UTC is NOT able to treat life-threatening injuries or illnesses such as:
- Severe chest pains
- Unconsciousness
- Severe breathing difficulties
- Uncontrollable bleeding