Admissions
What is the least busy time in A&E? (6-7am) The quietest time at A&E is 6-7am Monday is the busiest day for A&E visits – avoid that if you can. The quietest time to visit A&E is ...
Structure of a typical hospital In this article we will describe what is a typical hospital structure. People often ask ‘who runs hospitals?’ The short answer is .. we do. Doctors, nurses and managers...
Do hospitals ever lose your medical records and information? Yes, all the time. Hospitals quite often lose some or all of your records, when they change computer systems. GPs are better at keeping inf...
How do you find out where you are on a NHS waiting list? The simplest way – direct inquiry Consultant’s Secretary: Contact your consultant’s secretary directly to inquire about their...
How can I see a doctor today in the UK? In this article we will describe how you can see a doctor today in the UK. In the UK, there are several ways to see a doctor today, depending on your location a...
5 facts about hospitals There are 215 hospital groups (called ‘trusts’; including 10 ambulance trusts) in the NHS. The actual number of hospitals is unknown, partly as it hard to define a hospital The...
10 common reasons to go to Walk-in or Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) First of all. Let’s start with the basics. What is a Walk-in or Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) They are designed to take the bu...
10 common reasons to go to Minor Injury/Illness Unit (MIU) First of all. Let’s start with the basics. What is a minor illness/injury unit (MIU)? Minor illness/injury units are designed to take t...
10 things not to say to someone in hospital When someone is in hospital, they may be: Ill – or they wouldn’t be in hospital Grumpy and not chatty Concentrating. When people are very ill, t...
20 red flag symptoms that require A&E Here are 20 red flag symptoms that usually require A&E care. Each will have examples of significant causes. We hope it helps you decide whether to go to ...
