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Runcorn Urgent Care Centre
Runcorn Urgent Care Centre - Urgent Treatment Centre entrance and building exterior. Located in Runcorn, Cheshire.
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Runcorn Urgent Care Centre

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Source: Warrington and Halton Hospitals ED Dashboard

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About Runcorn Urgent Care Centre

Runcorn Urgent Care Centre is located at Halton Hospital and provides treatment for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions. It is part of Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and offers a range of services including treatment for minor injuries and illnesses. The centre is equipped with X-ray facilities and can provide care for conditions such as sprains, strains, suspected broken limbs, minor head injuries, cuts, grazes, and minor scalds and burns. The Urgent Care Centre is open from 8am to 9pm, 7 days a week, and no appointment is necessary.

Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)

This facility is an Urgent Treatment Centre, not an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department. UTCs are equipped to deal with minor injuries and illnesses that require urgent attention but are not life-threatening. For serious or life-threatening emergencies, please go to an A&E department or call 999.

Available Services

Urgent Treatment Centre
X-ray
Blood Tests
Minor Injuries
Minor Illnesses
Sprains and Strains
Suspected Broken Limbs
Minor Head Injuries
Cuts and Grazes

Specialties

Minor Injuries
Minor Illnesses
Diagnostic Services
Wound Care
Fracture Management

Important Information

Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. This facility is not equipped to handle serious or life-threatening emergencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

Address

Halton Hospital, Hospital Way, Runcorn, WA7 2DA

Phone

01928 714567

Opening Hours

Open: 8am to 9pm, 7 days per week.

NHS Trust

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Transport Information

Parking

Free parking available on-site.

Public Transport

Several bus routes serve Halton Hospital. The nearest train station is Runcorn East, approximately 1.5 miles away.

When to use a UTC

Urgent Treatment Centres are suitable for:

Sprains and strains
Suspected broken limbs
Minor head injuries
Cuts, grazes and wounds
Bites and stings
Minor scalds and burns
Ear and throat infections
Skin infections and rashes
Eye problems
Coughs and colds
Feverish illness in adults and children
Abdominal pain

For emergencies such as:

Loss of consciousness
Acute confused state
Fits that are not stopping
Chest pain
Breathing difficulties
Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
Severe allergic reactions
Severe burns or scalds
Stroke
Major trauma

Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.

Location

Serving Areas Near Runcorn Urgent Care Centre

Runcorn Urgent Care Centre provides urgent care services to patients from across Runcorn and surrounding areas, including:

RuncornWidnesFrodshamHelsbyDaresburyNortonHalton

Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our Urgent Treatment Centre.

Related Information

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Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025