The arrangements for urgent and emergency care services over the St Patrick’s Day bank holiday period within the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust are as follows:
Ulster Hospital Emergency Department
The Ulster Hospital Emergency Department is open as normal on St Patrick’s Day. The Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lagan Valley Hospital Urgent Care Centre
The ‘Phone First’ Urgent Care Centre in Lagan Valley Hospital will be open on St Patrick’s Day as normal from 8.00am – 6.00pm. Patients should call (028) 9260 4643 before attending. Patients will be assessed over the phone and offered an appointment at Lagan Valley Hospital Urgent Care Centre or referred to a local pharmacy, GP or directed to an appropriate Emergency Department.
Downe Hospital Urgent Care Centre
The ‘Phone First’ Urgent Care Centre in the Downe Hospital will be open as normal on St Patrick’s Day from 8.00am – 6.00pm. Patients should call (028) 4483 8091 before attending. Patients will be assessed over the phone and offered an appointment at the Downe Hospital Urgent Care Centre or referred to a local pharmacy, GP or directed to an appropriate Emergency Department.
Downe Hospital Minor Injuries Unit
The ‘Phone First’ weekend Minor Injuries Unit in the Downe Hospital will be open as normal on Saturday 18 March 2023 and Sunday 19 March 2023. Patients should call (028) 4483 8091 before attending. Patients will be assessed over the phone and offered an appointment at the Downe Hospital Urgent Care Centre or referred to a local pharmacy, GP or directed to an appropriate Emergency Department.
Ards Community Hospital Minor Injury Unit
The ‘Phone First’ Minor Injury Unit in Ards Community Hospital will be open as normal on St Patrick’s Day. Patients should call (028) 91510110 before attending. Patients will be assessed over the phone and offered an appointment at Ards Minor Injury Unit or referred to a local pharmacy, GP or directed to an appropriate Emergency Department.