Accident and Emergency (A&E)
A&E is for major, life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
Our A&E departments are located at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester and the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch.
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We assess and treat patients with serious injuries or illnesses. Generally, you should visit A&E or call 999 for life-threatening emergencies, such as:
- Loss of consciousness
- Acute confused state and fits that are not stopping
- Persistent, severe chest pain
- Breathing difficulties
- Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
The doctors and nurses at A&E are highly trained in emergency medicine and have access to equipment and treatments for life-threatening conditions.
At A&E a doctor or nurse will assess your condition and decide what further action is needed. This is so that people with more serious conditions are seen first – if you attend A&E with minor complaints you may have to wait a long time for treatment.
For illnesses or injuries that are not life threatening you have several options that are likely to be much quicker and more convenient. These include:
- A minor injuries unit (MIU) – there are several across the county
- NHS Direct (phone 111)
- Your GP surgery
- Your local pharmacy
As many as one in four people who go to A&E could care for themselves or use alternative treatment.
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AandE at Worcestershire Royal Hospital - 01905 760743 or 01905 733065
AandE at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch – 01527 503030
Minor Injuries Units (MIUs)
Kidderminster MIU
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
DY11 6RJ
Tel: 01562 513039
Open: 24 hours, seven days every week
Bromsgrove MIU
Princess of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
B61 0BB
Tel: 01527 488058
Open: 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday 12pm to 8pm Saturday and Sunday
Evesham MIU
Evesham Community Hospital
Waterside
Evesham
WR11 1JT
Tel: 01386 502388
Open: 9am to 9pm seven days every week
Malvern MIU
Malvern Community Hospital
185 Worcester Road
Malvern
WR14 1EX
Tel: 01684 612619
Open: 9am to 9pm, seven days every week
Tenbury MIU
Tenbury Community Hospital
Worcester Road
Tenbury Wells
WR15 8AP
Tel: 01584 810643
Open: 9am to 9pm, seven days every week