The A&E department at Warrington Hospital is under extreme pressure and colleagues are doing all they can to treat those with the most urgent need. Remember A&E is for life threatening accidents and emergencies only. We need your support to keep emergency care for those that need it - if it's not a 999 emergency visit http://111.nhs.uk to check your symptoms and get advice on the most appropriate care.

Urgent Treatment Centre

The Urgent Treatment Centres at Runcorn and Widnes are open 7-days week between 8am and 9pm – no appointment necessary just turn up and walk in. For information and directions click here.

FREE SHUTTLE BUS from/to Warrington Hospital click here for times.

Conditions that can be treated include:

• sprains and strains

• 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 in adults

• feverish illness in children

• abdominal pain

• vomiting and diarrhoea

• emergency contraception