Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Service

Mount Vernon Hospital has an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Service (UCNPS) for the care of patients with minor injuries.

Minor injuries might include cuts, grazes and bruising, minor burns, animal bites and simple broken bones. This service is not a ‘walk-in’ clinic; patients are triaged and appointments, if required, are booked via NHS 111 online or by calling 111. If you have a minor injury, please contact NHS 111.

Book an appointment

NHS 111

Book an appointment via NHS 111 online or by calling 111. Appointments can be made for a telephone consultation from 8am to 7pm, and until 8pm for face-to-face appointments.

Direct telephone booking

You can book an appointment by telephoning the unit directly on 01923 844263, and lines are open 8am-7pm, seven days a week.

What can you book an appointment for?

The service treats minor injuries and illnesses that require urgent treatment.

  • minor illnesses
  • cuts and grazes
  • minor scalds and burns
  • strains and sprains
  • bites and stings
  • minor head injuries
  • ear and throat infections
  • minor skin infections / rashes
  • minor eye conditions / infections
  • suspected fractures.

Getting to the Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Service

Use the AccessAble access guides to help plan your journey and easily find you way around the hospital.

Access guides to Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Service