Upcoming Junior Doctor Strikes

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Junior doctors will begin a a strike from from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November

Please note the Minor Injuries Unit at the Royal Hallamshire will be closed from 14th to the 18th inclusive and reopening on the morning of the 19th as usual.

NHS services will be extremely busy so it is important to consider which NHS service is best for your care needs.

For out of hours If we are closed and you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency you should call 111, visit 111 online or contact 111 through the NHS app.

The following are examples of when to call 111:

  • You think you may need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service
  • You don’t know who to call or you don’t have a GP to call
  • You need health information or reassurance about what to do next
  • You are advised by Practice staff to call 111

Calls to this service are free from both landlines and mobiles. A call handler will assess your problem and advise you on what to do next.

For more information on how to contact 111 please see this link NHS 111 Service

Community Pharmacy :

Pharmacies can help treat many minor conditions.

Your local pharmacy can now supply prescription-only treatment, if they believe you need it, for the following conditions: 

  • Sinusitis (for patients aged 12 years and over only)
  • Sore throat (aged 5+)
  • Earache (aged 1 year-17)
  • Infected insect bite (aged 1 year+)
  • Impetigo (aged 18 years+)
  • Shingles (aged 18 years+)
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (women aged 16 to 64) 

Some pharmacies can also offer contraceptive pill checks and advice, free emergency contraception, BP checks, flu and covid vaccinations.

To find your local Pharmacy please see this link Find a pharmacy – NHS

Sheffield NHS Walk-in Centre

This is open 8.00 am – 10.00 pm every day.

Sheffield Walk-In Centre can be found at:

  • Broad Lane Walk In Centre
  • 75 Broad Lane
  • Sheffield
  • South Yorkshire
  • S1 3PB
  • Telephone: 0114 241 2700

This service is for adults and children.

There is no need for an appointment just walk-in or phone, no need to register

If you are in doubt about which urgent care service you need, please call NHS 111 or visit NHS 111 online first.

Please help us during this time by:

  • Only use A&E if it is an emergency. Alternatives to A&E and information on when A&E is appropriate can be found here – https://www.sth.nhs.uk/sheffield-urgent-care/
  • Please make sure you have all the medicines you need so you do not run out during the strike period.
  • Be kind to our staff, they are doing their very best to help you.

Patients who have planned procedures or appointments should attend as planned unless contacted by the hospital.