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If you have a minor illness or injury you will always be seen quicker at an urgent treatment centre or minor injuries unit than a busy A&E.
In the last few days, the average wait time from arrival to discharge in some of our A&Es was around eight hours*. In local urgent treatment centres and minor injury units, waiting times were around two hours*.
We are expecting our A&Es to stay very busy over the coming days. Please choose the service you need carefully.
*Data correct as of 17 January 2025. Patients are always prioritised in order of clinical urgency.
Where to get urgent treatment for minor injuries and illnesses? >