Get the right care

NHS health services in Sussex are currently experiencing high levels of demand.
Hospital visit

Teams across the NHS – at GP practices, NHS 111, hospitals, mental health services, ambulance and community services – are all working incredibly hard to make sure you can receive high quality services.

Please use services wisely to make sure you get the most appropriate support and help us to help you. NHS Sussex wants to make sure you get seen in the right place, at the right time by the right healthcare professional.

There are many different services to choose from. 

Get the right care

Walk in centres, Minor Injury Units and Urgent Treatment Centres

For injuries or illnesses that are urgent but not life threatening you can use an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), walk-in centre or Minor Injuries Unit (MIU). It is best to try NHS 111 first to book an appointment at the nearest service to you.

The NHS website provides an overview of the conditions these services can treat.

  • Crawley UTC – Walk in or use 111 to receive a booked arrival time. Open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
  • Bognor War Memorial Hospital, MIU – please use 111 for help and advice, and, if appropriate, to book an arrival time. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, excluding bank holidays.
  • Horsham Hospital MIU – please use 111 for help and advice, and, if appropriate, to book an arrival time. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, excluding bank holidays.
  • Queen Victoria Hospital MIU, East Grinstead – Walk-in service. Open 8am to 8pm every day, including bank holidays.

UTCs within hospitals

  • St Richards Hospital UTC, Chichester – please use 111 for help and advice, and, if appropriate, to book an arrival time
  • Worthing Hospital UTC – please use 111 for help and advice, and, if appropriate, to book an arrival time.