If you need urgent or emergency care in south east Essex and are not sure where to go visit 111.nhs.uk. Out of hours urgent GP appointments can be booked through NHS 111, either at patients’ homes if they are too ill to travel, or at one of the local bases.
Call 999 or go to A&E immediately if:
Someone isn’t breathing, they are showing signs of heart attack or stroke, or other situations outlined on the NHS website.
Southend University Hospital has an A&E department for life and limb-threatening emergencies. This is open 24/7.
Other urgent and emergency care is available in the local area. Find services on the NHS website.