Local Services

Self Care – Minor illnesses can be treated at home. Keep a well-stocked medicine cabinet.

Pharmacy – Pharmacists are trained medicines experts who can give you advice and prescribe over-the-counter medicines.

NHS111 – Urgent problem and not sure what to do? Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk.

GP practice – Contact your practice and your clinical team to make sure you get the right support. Call your usual practice number when it’s shut to access out-of-hours GP services.

Urgent Care – For urgent, non life-threatening illness or injury.

King Street walk-in centre, Wakefield: Open 10am to 10pm everyday including Bank Holiday dates throughout the year. Call 01924 882350.

Pontefract Urgent Treatment Centre: The centre is open 24/7, 365 days a year. Book through NHS111.

Accident and Emergency (A&E) or 999 – Only dial 999 or attend A&E in a critical or life-threatening situation.