{"id":108,"date":"2018-03-26T13:10:11","date_gmt":"2018-03-26T13:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/altrincham\/is-it-an-emergency\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T13:45:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:45:02","slug":"is-it-an-emergency","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/altrincham\/is-it-an-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it an emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many people visit A&amp;E when they could have been seen by a different healthcare professional. By finding the right person to talk to, you will get the most appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before going to A&amp;E, think about whether you should visit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A dentist<\/strong> \u2013 emergency dental care services are available for those in pain requiring emergency treatment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A pharmacy<\/strong> \u2013 this can be a quick way of accessing medical help and advice as you don\u2019t need an appointment and you can speak to your pharmacist in confidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your GP<\/strong> \u2013 if it is a condition that your pharmacist cannot treat, or for diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, prescriptions, medical examinations, and referral to specialist services, visit your GP.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A walk-in service \u2013<\/strong> you do not need an appointment to visit an urgent care centre, minor injuries unit or walk-in centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"c-highlight c-highlight--alert\">\n    <em>If you\u2019re not sure where to go, call NHS 111 for advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is free to call from landlines and mobiles.<\/em>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>If you still need to go to A&amp;E<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Remember that A&amp;E should only be used in extreme circumstances. If you access A&amp;E inappropriately, you may be turned away and directed to another NHS service.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"c-highlight c-highlight--alert\">\n    <em>If the situation is an emergency and you need immediate care, dial 999 and ask for an ambulance.<\/em>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many people visit A&amp;E when they could have been seen by a different healthcare professional. By finding the right person to talk to, you will get the most appropriate treatment. 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