If you are unwell or injured, it’s important to choose the right service to make sure you get the best treatment as quickly as possible.
You may not need to see your GP or go to A&E.
Who Does What?
Urgent & Emergency
The accident and emergency department at Tameside hospital is extremely busy. Should you attend, you will experience very long waits and delays – probably over 4 hours.
- Accident and Emergency should only be used for life threatening emergencies or following a serious accident where you may have broken bones etc.
You will be seen much faster and in a more appropriate setting if you use one of the following services:
Please do not use Accident & Emergency unless you have a life threatening problem.
