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Midland Metropolitan University Hospital Accident and Emergency (A&E)
For patients that currently use Sandwell A&E (also known as the Emergency Department) as their nearest facility, from 6 October the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital A&E replaces Sandwell for genuine, life-threatening illnesses and accidents. This is a 15 minute drive away.
From 10 November patients who currently use City Hospital A&E will be able to use Midland Metropolitan University Hospital A&E for genuine, life-threatening illnesses and accidents. This is only a 10 minute drive away.
You should continue using your closest A&E at either Sandwell Hospital or City Hospital until it closes.
The Midland Metropolitan University Hospital will have:
- 11 emergency, trauma and elective inpatient operating theatres with imaging and diagnostic services
- A separate children’s A&E entrance to provide them with a better and more calming experience and dedicated emergency department and assessment unit
- An adults-only A&E
By closing Sandwell Hospital A&E and City Hospital A&E, we are bringing two emergency departments together to provide and more specialists under one roof.
When to use A&E
A&E (also known as the Emergency Department) is for genuine, serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies only.
By knowing how and when to use our new A&E properly, we can ensure everyone gets the assistance they need, when they need it.
Life-threatening emergencies are different for adults and children, so it’s important you know when to go to A&E.
If you’re not sure what to do, NHS 111 will help you. You can either call 111 or go to nhs.111.uk
When it’s not a life-threatening emergency, Urgent Treatment Centres can help with many of the common problems most people go to A&E for.
Adult A&E
You should not drive yourself to A&E.
Adults should go to A&E or call 999 for any of the following:
- signs of a heart attack
- signs of a stroke
- sudden confusion (delirium)
- suicide attempt
- severe difficulty breathing
- choking
- excessive blood loss
- severe injuries
- seizure (fit)
- sudden rapid swelling
Children’s A&E
Call 999 or take your child to A&E if they are suffering from any of the following:
- seizure or fit
- choking
- difficulty breathing
- unable to stay awake
- blue, grey, pale or blotchy skin, tongue or lips
- limp and floppy
- heavy bleeding
- severe injuries
- signs of a stroke
- sudden rapid swelling
- sudden confusion
When to use an Urgent Treatment Centre
Urgent Treatment Centres (also known as UTCs) are for non-life-threatening emergencies including:
- suspected broken bones
- strains and sprains
- injuries cuts and bruises
- stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhoea
- skin infections and rashes
- high temperature in children and adults
- minor mental health concerns
If you need a prescription, one can be organised for you. Emergency contraception is also available.
By knowing when to use an Urgent Treatment Centre properly, you help keep A&E free for those who need it most.
Urgent Treatment Centres are usually staffed by nurses, they can diagnose and deal with many of the common problems people go to A&E for.
What is happening to our Urgent Treatment Centres
Sandwell Hospital A&E will close on 6 October to make way for a new and improved Urgent Treatment Centre.
By transforming Sandwell Hospital’s A&E into an Urgent Treatment Centre it will be bigger in size and able to cope with more patients, therefore reducing waiting times.
Summerfield Urgent Treatment Centre will be remaining open.
Your nearest Urgent Treatment Centre will be available for walk-ins or you can pre-book an appointment.
Urgent Treatment Centre opening times and services
Sandwell Urgent Treatment Centre can help with the following non-life-threatening emergencies:
- suspected broken bones
- strains and sprains
- injuries cuts and bruises
- stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhoea
- skin infections and rashes
- high temperature in children and adults
- mental health concerns
Services include:
- X-rays
- Emergency contraception
- 111 face-to-face appointments
- Bookable appointments via NHS 111
Currently open 9am-9pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Summerfield Urgent Treatment Centre can help with the following non-life-threatening emergencies:
- strains and sprains
- injuries cuts and bruises
- stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhoea
- skin infections and rashes
- high temperature in children and adults
- mental health concerns
Services include:
- Emergency contraception
- 111 face-to-face appointments
- Bookable appointments via NHS 111
Opening times are 8am-8pm or until capacity is reached, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Book and find an Urgent Treatment Centre near you
Sandwell Urgent Treatment Centre
Lyndon
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B71 4HJ
Summerfield Urgent Treatment Centre
1st Floor Summerfield Primary Care Centre
134 Heath St
Winson Green
Birmingham
B18 7AL