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New Urgent Treatment Centre unveiled at Solihull Hospital

Published on 28/06/2023

Staff, patients and local stakeholders gathered for the ribbon cutting of Solihull’s new Urgent Treatment Centre on Tuesday 27 June 2023
Staff, patients and local stakeholders gathered for the ribbon cutting of Solihull’s new Urgent Treatment Centre on Tuesday 27 June 2023

A £1 million investment in a new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) facility at Solihull Hospital has been unveiled, with a special ribbon cutting opening by the Mayor of Solihull.

The UTC is open from 08:00 – 20:00, seven days a week, providing urgent care for common issues including:

  • Broken bones
  • Sprains
  • Cuts
  • Stomach pains
  • Rashes
  • Minor burns

The new facility will be available for adults and children (one year and over) and can be accessed through NHS111 or by walking-in. There will be a mixture of different clinical professionals delivering the service including Emergency Nurse Practitioners and GPs.

The UTC cannot treat life-threatening emergencies, such as heart attacks and strokes; the public are advised to call 999 or attend their nearest accident and emergency department in these circumstances.

A special thank you to all those involved in making this hugely anticipated event a reality.

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