The Fulham NHS Urgent Care Walk-in Centre at Charing Cross Hospital treats minor injuries and urgent illnesses — without the wait of A&E and without needing a GP appointment. Staffed by experienced GPs and nurses, every hour of every day.
Chest pain · severe bleeding · stroke symptoms · difficulty breathing · loss of consciousness
Our urgent treatment centre (UTC) is for things that are too urgent to wait for a GP appointment, but aren't life-threatening emergencies. Walk in any time, day or night.
Cuts, strains, breaks and bumps — assessed and treated on site by our clinical team, with X-ray available when needed.
Symptoms that flare up fast and can't wait for a routine GP slot. We'll assess, diagnose and get you started on the right path.
Free, confidential service. No appointment needed. Young people welcome.
X-ray and basic blood tests mean faster answers — without sending you elsewhere.
Same-visit prescriptions and referral onward when a specialist review is needed.
Not sure if you should come to us, dial 111, or head to A&E? Here's a simple guide.
Midnight on a Tuesday. Christmas morning. Bank holiday afternoon. Whenever you need us, the door is open and the team is ready.
Currently openYou'll find the Urgent Care Centre within Charing Cross Hospital, on Fulham Palace Road in Hammersmith. Easy to reach by tube, bus, car or on foot.
Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London W6 8RF
Baron's Court (Piccadilly / District) — 8 min walk. Hammersmith (H&C, Piccadilly, District) — 12 min walk.
Routes 190, 211, 220, 295 and N11 all stop directly outside Charing Cross Hospital.
Step-free access throughout, with disabled parking bays and hearing loop at reception.
Need an interpreter? Let our reception team know — language help is available on request, free of charge.
No. The Fulham Urgent Care Walk-in Centre is a fully walk-in service. Just turn up during opening hours — which is any hour, day or night. You'll be assessed on arrival by a clinician and seen in order of clinical need, not order of arrival.
Treatment on the NHS is free at the point of use for UK residents. Some overseas visitors may be charged under NHS regulations — our team will explain any costs before treatment begins.
Wait times vary depending on how busy we are and how urgent your condition is. Patients with more urgent needs are seen first, even if they arrived later. We'll keep you updated on the day.
Yes. We see patients of all ages, including babies and young children. For complex paediatric emergencies, we may refer onwards to a specialist children's service.
If you have them: a list of your current medications, any allergy information, and photo ID. You don't need to be registered with a GP to use our service.
Completely. Your visit and any treatment are confidential — including for young people. We only share information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Give us a quick call. Our team can tell you whether to walk in, head to A&E, or wait for your GP — so you don't waste a journey. For non-urgent health advice any time of day, you can also call NHS 111.