Urgent Treatment Centre, Runcorn

Last updated: Wednesday 12 March 2025

General introduction

The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Runcorn provides treatment for conditions that require urgent treatment but are not life-threatening including: 

  • minor cuts or wounds  

  • bites, stings, rashes and allergic reactions 

  • minor burns and scalds 

  • sprains, strains and joint pains 

  • fractures 

  • ear or eye injuries and infections 

The centre provides diagnostic facilities including an X-ray Department and is kite marked by North West Ambulance Service, which means that if you call an ambulance but your condition is not life-threatening you may brought to the UTC for treatment rather than to an Emergency Department (Accident and Emergency). 

On arrival you will be initially assessed to prioritise the urgency of your care. You will be seen by a doctor or experienced nurse practitioner who will provide your care. 

Anyone with a life-threatening emergency should call 999 immediately. 

Current waiting times

View current waiting times at Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre.

How to access this service

Anyone can use this service. No appointment is needed.  

Appointments can be made by contacting NHS 111 online or by phone. 

Please arrive before 8pm to allow time to be seen before closing. 

About the team

The Urgent Treatment Centre is staffed by a team of highly trained nurses with support from doctors and GPs. 

You may also be seen by one of our advanced practitioners who often have several years of experience within the NHS as nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and midwives within the clinical speciality. They apply their clinical skills and decision making to provide high level of knowledge and clinical care to our patients and their families.

Useful information

Contact Us

Telephone

01928 714567

Address

Entrance 2

Halton Hospital Nightingale Building

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