Urgent treatment centre
Overview
Temporary changes to opening hours:
The opening hours at the Chase Farm Hospital urgent treatment centre (UTC) are currently from 8am to 8.30pm, with patients being booked in until 7.30pm only.
Please note, from Monday 25 September 2023, these hours will be extended in three stages:
- From Monday 25 September the centre will be open from 8am to 9pm. Patients will be booked in until 8pm. Please do not attend the UTC after 8pm.
- From Monday 2 October the centre will be open from 8am to 9.30pm. Patients will be booked in until 8.30pm. Please do not attend the UTC after 8.30pm.
- From Monday 16 October, the centre will be open from 8am to 10pm. Patients will be booked in until 9pm. Please do not attend the UTC after 9pm.
The UTC at Chase Farm Hospital is there if you, or your child, needs medical treatment or advice for a minor illness or injury that isn’t life-threatening.
This could include:
- sprains, strains, and broken bones
- minor burns and scalds
- minor head and eye injuries
- bites and stings
- minor illnesses
You don’t need to have an appointment – just turn up and you’ll be seen by the appropriate healthcare professional. The UTC is open from 8am to 8.30pm every day, with patients being booked in until 7.30pm. The UTC is located on the ground floor of the hospital near to the multi-storey car park.
We strive to see, treat and discharge 80% of patients from the UTC within two hours of arrival. At times of high demand, we may not be able to manage this and ask for your understanding and patience. We will always treat patients in the order of clinical need.
There is no emergency department at Chase Farm Hospital. If you require treatment that cannot be managed at the UTC, you will be transferred to the emergency department at either Barnet Hospital or the Royal Free Hospital.
For further advice on where to seek urgent medical advice search “emergency and urgent care” on the NHS Choices website.
Contact
Do you have an appointment?
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Chase Farm Hospital
Urgent treatment centre
Ground floor, Chase Farm Hospital
The Ridgeway
Enfield
EN2 8JLPatient and GP enquiries: 020 8375 1010
Urgent care: 020 8375 1010
Referrals
Referral details
Patients can access the urgent treatment centre either directly as a walk in or by GP referral.
We do not deal with dental emergencies - you should contact your own dentist or visit NHS Choices to find your nearest emergency dentist.
If a patient is not fluent in English it is very helpful if a friend or a member of the family can act as an interpreter for them.
Patient leaflets
Read our patient leaflets and publications
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Approved: 01/10/2022
Elbow soft tissue injuries – discharge advice
.pdf (260 KB)
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Approved: 01/10/2022
Elbow (radial head or neck) fractures – discharge advice
.pdf (312 KB)
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Approved: 01/10/2022
Toe fracture or dislocation – discharge advice
.pdf (245 KB)
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Approved: 01/10/2022
Wrist soft tissue injuries – discharge advice
.pdf (275 KB)
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Approved: 01/10/2022
Foot avulsion fractures – discharge advice
.pdf (311 KB)
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Approved: 01/10/2022
Foot soft tissue injuries – discharge advice
.pdf (312 KB)
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Approved: 01/10/2022
Fifth metatarsal fractures – discharge advice
.pdf (319 KB)
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Approved: 01/10/2022
Ankle avulsion fractures – discharge advice
.pdf (344 KB)
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Approved: 01/10/2022
Ankle soft tissue injury – discharge advice
.pdf (335 KB)
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Approved: 01/10/2022
Clavicle fractures in children – discharge advice
.pdf (246 KB)
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Approved: 01/10/2022
Shoulder soft tissue injuries – discharge advice
.pdf (322 KB)
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Approved: 01/10/2022
Torus ‘buckle’ fractures in children – discharge advice
.pdf (284 KB)