Emergencies

If you require urgent or emergency medical assistance there are a number of options. If you are uncertain call 111 for advice. You should only call a 999 ambulance for serious and life threatening conditions.

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Emergency departments

Emergency departments provide 24-hour emergency care for very serious or life-threatening conditions.

Examples of an emergency could be a situation where someone:

  • is experiencing a loss of consciousness
  • is having a fit/seizure
  • has heavy bleeding
  • has suspected broken bones
  • has chest pain
  • has breathing difficulties
  • has taken an overdose
  • has swallowed something harmful
  • Has been poisoned
  • has a deep wound

There are two emergency departments in Sheffield - one for adults and one for children:

Adults (over 16 years old)

Northern General Hospital
D Floor
Huntsman Building
Herries Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S5 7AU

Children (under 16 years old)

Sheffield Children's Hospital Emergency Department
Western Bank
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 2TH

Emergency Eye Service

The emergency eye clinic is based at The Royal Hallamshire Hospital on Glossop Road, and treats serious eye conditions where there is a threat to sight.

For minor eye problems, you should visit your pharmacy, optician or GP.

The emergency eye clinic is for adults only.

Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.

Minor accidents & injuries

The Minor Injuries Unit provides treatment for adults (over 16) for non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses, such as:

  • sprains and strains
  • wounds and infections
  • minor burns and scalds
  • minor head injuries
  • skin conditions
  • insect and animal bites
  • minor eye injuries
  • minor injuries to the back, shoulder and chest

The unit cannot treat major injuries to the chest and back, or any injury to the hips or thighs.

Location: B Floor, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF

Tel: +44 114 271 2071

Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm. No appointment necessary.

Drink spiking

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Emergency Department have produced the following patient information about drink spiking:

Drink spiking - information for patients