Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, for anyone in need of urgent treatment because of accident or illness.

When should I visit A&E?
If you have a condition that requires; immediate attention or stitches, had an accident which may require an X-ray, are suffering from chest or severe pain elsewhere or breathlessness you should come straight to A&E.

Patients are assessed and given a priority on arrival and you could be waiting some considerable time if your condition is minor or easily treatable.

If you are suffering from a condition that has been causing you small discomfort but you would normally visit your GP or a dentist for treatment, it may be more appropriate for you do do this than visit A&E.

You can always get advice about this from NHS Direct, the phone number is 0845 46 47 and advice is available 24 hours a day

Waiting times
There are no such things as appointments in A&E, a patient can be brought in at anytime who needs instant attention from the staff and they will take priority over others waiting for treatment.

Coming to A&E, entering the hospital and parking?
The main entrance to Good Hope Hospital on Rectory Road is nearest A&E and is to the right of Cemetery Road. As you enter the hospital grounds A&E is on the right-hand side just past Outpatients. Please use the car parking provided but please note this is not free, there are tickets available from machines 24hrs a day.

Getting Home
An ambulance would be made available if medically it is decided the best course of action. There is information in the depart for local minicab firms and phones are available.