Ambulance and Doctors
Emergency number: 999
This number is to be used for emergencies only. Ambulances are only sent out for very urgent cases and you are advised to make your own way to hospital wherever possible.
A & E Departments
The following Liverpool hospitals all have A&E departments:
- Royal Liverpool University Hospital
- Fazakerley Hospital - Aintree Hospitals Trust
- Alder Hey Children's Hospital (A&E department for children only)
NHS Direct
NHS Direct is a 24-hour service offered by the NHS. It is a nurse-led helpline providing confidential advice on healthcare. They also provide information on:
- What to do when you feel ill
- Any health concerns you have for yourself or your family
- Local health services
- Self-help and support organisations
Tel: 0845 46 47
Visit the NHS Direct website
By providing certain details, callers can receive important advice and in some cases save themselves a visit to a hospital or GP.
Doctors
Details of GP practices within the Merseyside area can be found on the NHS Direct website