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Emergencies

These will be dealt with as soon as possible at all times:

During the day (8.30am - 6.30pm) Swaffham (01760) 721700
At night and at weekends (6.30pm - 8.30am) Norwich (01603) 488488

When you ring this number you will be asked to give your details, a brief description of your ailment and told the on-call doctor will call you back as soon as he can.

In life-threatening emergencies such as severe bleeding, collapse, unconsciousness and severe chest pains, telephone 999.

NHS Direct

NHS Direct - Tel 0845 46 47 / www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

NHS Direct is a confidential nurse-led advice line and can provide advice and information on:

• What to do if feeling ill.
• Health concerns for self and the family.
• Local healthcare services eg dentists, doctors, out-of-hours pharmacies.
• Self-help and support organisations.

NHS Walk-in Centre

Norfolk’s Walk-in Centre (WIC) is there to help with minor injuries, illnesses, emergency contraception and health advice. The WIC is located next to Sainsbury’s Superstore, Pound Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich.No appointments are necessary.

Opening times are:
Monday to Saturday 7.00am to 10.00pm.
Sundays and bank holidays 9.00am to 10.00pm.
Telephone: (01603) 300122

What Rates As A Medical Emergency?

For any of the following, attend the nearest accident and emergency department or call 999 for an ambulance:

• Chest pain (if suspected heart attack, call an ambulance at once).
• Unconsciousness.
• Heavy blood loss.
• Suspected broken bones.
• Severe breathing difficulties.
• Head injury.
• Deep wounds - eg stab wounds.