Make the right healthcare choice for your child this half-term

With temperatures staying low and seasonal illnesses such as colds and flu still in the community, healthcare services in Sussex continue to experience high levels of demand.

This February half-term, make the right choice if you need health services.

Emergency departments, in particular, are very busy, so families are urged to make sure they know the most appropriate services to go to if they need help or support.

For minor injuries, such as bumps, sprains, small burns, and minor fractures, families can visit Minor Injuries Units (MIUs), Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs), and Walk-in Centres across the region. These services are equipped to handle a wide range of non-emergency issues and can help avoid the need for hospital visits.

The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton is particularly busy at the moment, so local people and visitors to the city are encouraged to use Brighton Station Health Centre’s walk-in facility if they need urgent medical help that isn’t an emergency. The service is open from 8am to 8pm every day. 

Service Manager Graham explains how the centre can help in this short video.

Watch: Get quick health help at Brighton Walk-In Centre video

The following local services are also available for minor injuries and urgent care:

• Bognor Regis Minor Injuries Unit, 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Crawley Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre, 7:30am to 10pm, every day
• Crowborough Minor Injury Unit, 8am – 8pm, every day
• Lewes Urgent Treatment Centre, 8am – 8pm, every day
• Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead Minor Injury Unit, 8am – 8pm, every day
• Uckfield Minor Injury Unit, 8am – 8pm, every day
• Horsham Minor Injury Unit, 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Hear from Nurse Practitioner, Ellie, how Urgent Treatment Centres can help with minor illnesses and injuries.

Watch: Use your local Urgent Treatment Centre this half term video