Downe Hospital UCC
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
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About Downe Hospital UCC
The Downe Hospital is on Struell Wells Road in Downpatrick, County Down, operated by the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. The on-site Urgent Care Centre (UCC) is a consultant-led service operating Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, with a nurse-led Minor Injury Unit on Sat-Sun 9am-5pm, and runs on a "Phone First" model — patients must call 028 4483 8091 before attending so a clinician can assess and book an appointment. The UCC treats urgent but non-life-threatening problems including upper- and lower-limb injuries, suspected simple fractures, sprains, wounds and wound infections, burns, scalds, minor head injuries, bites, broken noses and foreign bodies in eyes. The Downe no longer provides a 24/7 Accident & Emergency service — for life- or limb-threatening emergencies (stroke, heart attack, severe bleeding, major trauma) always call 999 or attend the nearest ED at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald. Current Downe Hospital UCC waiting times are tracked here in real time, sourced from the NIdirect average ED waiting-times feed and the South Eastern HSC Trust.
Urgent Care Centre (UTC)
The Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at Downe Hospital in Downpatrick operates a Phone First system — call 028 4483 8091 before attending. The UCC also runs a Minor Injuries service treating sprains, suspected fractures, minor head injuries, cuts and minor burns. It does NOT treat life-threatening conditions. For chest pain, suspected stroke, severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness, call 999 or attend the Ulster Hospital A&E in Dundonald.
Available Services
Important Information
Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs. This is a Phone First Urgent Care Centre — call 028 4483 8091 before attending. It does not provide a 24/7 A&E.
Contact Information
Address
2 Struell Wells Road, Downpatrick, BT30 6RL
Phone
028 4461 3311
Opening Hours
Open: Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm; Sat-Sun 9am to 5pm. Phone First — call 028 4483 8091 before attending.
HSC Trust
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Location
For life-threatening emergencies:
- Chest pain or suspected heart attack
- Suspected stroke
- Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
- Breathing difficulties
- Loss of consciousness
- Major trauma or serious injury
Call 999 or attend Ulster Hospital A&E, Dundonald.
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Serving Areas Near Downe Hospital
Downe Hospital UCC provides urgent care to patients across the South Eastern Trust area, including the nearby areas of:
Information on this page is correct as of 10 July 2026