About Us
Our Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) in Buxton, Ripley, Ilkeston and Whitworth Hospitals are open seven days a week, between 8am and 8pm.
They are all run by specialist nurses and GP cover is also provided to further broaden the level of clinical expertise and supervision available in each of the centres.
For residents of Derby, the Derby Urgent Treatment Centre, is also available to treat minor injuries and illnesses.
Here is a list of minor injuries and ailments that our UTCs can treat:
- Sprains and strains
- Cuts
- Broken bones, fractures, sprains and strains
- Stings and bites
- Wound infections
- Minor head injuries
- Minor burns
- Animal bites
- Minor eye injuries
- Other minor injuries
- Infections (skin, ear, eyes or urine)
| Urgent Treatment Centre | Availability of X-ray facilities |
|---|---|
| Whitworth Hospital | Monday - Sunday: 8am - 8pm |
| Buxton Hospital | Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm |
| Ripley Hospital | Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 12.30pm |
| Ilkeston Hospital | Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm Weekends: 8.30am - 4.30pm |
If you have a pre-existing condition for which you are already being treated, please contact your GP surgery first if possible. You can still call your GP outside normal surgery hours.