Emergencies

Emergency departments

Emergency departments provide 24-hour emergency care for very serious or life-threatening conditions.

Examples of an emergency could be a situation where someone:

• is experiencing a loss of consciousness
• is having a fit/seizure
• has heavy bleeding
• has suspected broken bones
• has chest pain
• has breathing difficulties
• has taken an overdose
• has swallowed something harmful
• Has been poisoned
• has a deep wound

There are two emergency departments in Sheffield - one for adults and one for children:

Adults (over 16 years old)

Northern General Hospital
D Floor
Huntsman Building
Herries Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S5 7AU

Children (under 16 years old)

Sheffield Children's Hospital Emergency Department
Western Bank
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 2TH

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Emergency Eye Service

The emergency eye clinic is based at The Royal Hallamshire Hospital on Glossop Road, and treats serious eye conditions where there is a threat to sight.

For minor eye problems, you should visit your pharmacy, optician or GP.

The emergency eye clinic is for adults only.

Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.

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Minor accidents & injuries

The Minor Injuries Unit provides treatment for adults (over 16) for non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses, such as:

• sprains and strains
• wounds and infections
• minor burns and scalds
• minor head injuries
• skin conditions
• insect and animal bites
• minor eye injuries
• minor injuries to the back, shoulder and chest

The unit cannot treat major injuries to the chest and back, or any injury to the hips or thighs.

Location: B Floor, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF

Tel: +44 114 271 2071

Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm. No appointment necessary.

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Drink spiking

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Emergency Department have produced the following patient information about drink spiking:

Drink spiking - information for patients