What To Do If The Surgery Is Closed
Patients can obtain confidential medical advice and health information 24 hours per day, 7 days per week by calling NHS direct 0845 4647 or Online at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk.
In the case of an emergency when the surgery
is closed, you should still ring the surgery on 020 8651 1222. Calls received
then will be diverted to our out-of-hours provider who will ask about your symptoms
and will be able to arrange for you to be seen by a doctor or other health care
professional as appropriate. If your problem is of a non-urgent nature they will
be able to offer you self-care advice or advise you to contact the surgery when
it opens.
This service is currently provided by Patient Care 24 and NHS Direct.
Your local NHS Croydon
NHS Croydon
Leon House
233 High Street
Croydon CR0 9XT
Tel No 020 8274 6000
Or Online at www.croydon.nhs.uk
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here to find the best treatment options.
Alternative Providers of Emergency Care:
Edridge Road Community Health Centre
Impact House
2 Edridge Road
Croydon CR9 1PJ
Opening times: 8.00pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year
Telephone: 020 3040 0800
(Service includes minor illnesses and sexual health)
Minor Injuries Unit
Parkway Health Centre, New Addington
Telephone: 0208 251 7225
Monday – Friday & Bank/Public Holidays 2pm – 9pm
Weekends 12pm – 8pm
Nurse-led but not life threatening
Urgent Care Centre
Purley War Memorial Hospital
856 Brighton Road, Purley, Surrey CR8 2YL
Opening times: 8.00pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Telephone: 020 8401 3238
Nurse-led but not life threatening
IN THE EVENT OF A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY CALL 999
Croydent out of hours is also available, you can contact by using the details below:
Tel: 0845 000 4567
Open Monday to Sunday 18.30 - 22.00 and Bank Holidays 15.30 - 19.00 (Chiristmas day 10.00 - 13.30)
Purley War Memorial Hospital
Situated in the southern part of the borough approximately four miles from Croydon Unversity Hospital, Purley provides:
Urgent Care Centre:
This nurse-led service is for patients who have a minor illness or medical problem that is not life threatening but they would like to see someone urgently. No referral or appointment necessary.
Open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.
Please note that the last people will be booked in between 7pm and 7.30pm to ensure patients receive a thorough assessment. If you arrive after this time staff will advise you on alternatives.
Conditions treated include:
• Abdominal pain: indigestion, constipation, vomiting, diarrhoea (advice and treatment if necessary)
• Ear problems:
• Simple eye problems: conjunctivitis
• Flu/cold - significant or persistent symptoms
• Sore throat, chest infection (treatment and advice)
• Simple urine infections
• Bites and Stings
• Treatment and dressing of acute wounds
• Sudden onset of skin complaints, e.g., rash/sunburn/nappy rash
• Removal of foreign bodies in eyes, nose, ears and skin
• Minor burns
• Emergency contraception and advice
• Simple limb injuries
• Sprains and strains
Outpatient appointments are available for the following services after your GP has made a referral:
• Anaesthetics (Pain Management)
• Diabetes
• Diabetic Foot
• Ear Nose and Throat - ENT
• Elderly Care
• Endocrinology
• Endoscopy
• Gastroenterology
• Paediatrics (medical and surgical)
• Ophthalmology - Eye Unit
• Orthopaedic Trauma
• Respiratory services
• Rheumatology
• Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
• Urology
• Vascular surgery
• Wound Care
Diagnostics
Diabetic Retinopathy Screening (DRSS)
X-ray
There are long-term plans to build a brand new diagnostic, outpatient and health service centre on this site.
How to get here
Purley War Memorial Hospital
856 Brighton Road,
Purley
Surrey CR8 2YL
Nearest train station: Purley. 10 minutes walk
Buses: The hospital is well served by a number of routes including numbers 60, 166, 289, 405, 407, 412, 455 and 466.
Disabled
Facilities
Suitable
access and toilet facilities are available for the disabled at Farley Road.
