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What to do in an Emergency
An emergency is a situation where someone is experiencing a loss of consciousness, heavy bleeding, suspected broken bones, chest pain, breathing difficulties, an overdose, has swallowed something harmful, poisoning or has a deep wound.
If the situation is life threatening go to your nearest accident and emergency hospital or call 999.
Find out more about what to do in an emergency on the NHS Choices website.
Accident & Emergency departments in Sheffield
Adults (16 and over):
Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
Map for the Northern General Hospital (via Google Maps)
Children (under 16):
Sheffield Children's Hospital
Western Bank
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 2TH
Map for Sheffield Childrens' Hospital (via Google Maps)
Other nearby Accident & Emergency departments:
Rotherham Hospital, Moorgate Road, Rotherham S60 2UD
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Calow, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S44 5BL
Eye emergencies
An emergency eye care service is available at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital for adults only.
Opening times:
Mon 08:00 to 16:30
Tue 08:00 to 16:30
Wed 09:00 to 16:30
Thu 08:00 to 16:30
Fri 08:00 to 16:30
Tel: 0114 271 2495
Children requiring emergency eye treatment should instead be taken to the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Emergency Department which is fully equipped to deal with children with eye problems.
Urgent dental care
If you need urgent dental treatment ring the Urgent Dental Care line on 0844 736 8440. The Urgent Dental Care line is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for both adults and children.
Find out more about dental care
Emergency prescriptions
If you run out of prescription medicines, you may be able to get an emergency supply without a prescription from a community pharmacist or supermarket pharmacy. If a pharmacy can’t help, you may be able to get a prescription from a GP out-of-hours service or Walk-in centre.
Find out more about pharmacies
Seeing a GP out of hours
If you or your family need medical attention when your GP practice is closed you can access the GP out of hours service. Just call your practice as usual and you will be automatically transferred to the service.
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