Open now — 24 hours, 7 days a week Walk-in service · No appointment needed GP-led clinical team X-ray on site Translation help available Open now — 24 hours, 7 days a week Walk-in service · No appointment needed GP-led clinical team X-ray on site Translation help available
Open now · Wait times usually under 60 mins

Walk in.
Get seen.
Feel better.

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.

24/7
Always open
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Appointment needed
All
Ages welcome
Friendly NHS nurse welcoming a patient at the Fulham Urgent Care Centre reception in Charing Cross Hospital
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Open 24 hours
Every single day
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GP & nurse
led care team
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Life-threatening emergency? Call 999 or go to A&E

Chest pain · severe bleeding · stroke symptoms · difficulty breathing · loss of consciousness

Call 999 →
What we treat

Minor injuries & urgent illnesses — handled properly.

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.

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Minor injuries

Cuts, strains, breaks and bumps — assessed and treated on site by our clinical team, with X-ray available when needed.

  • Cuts, grazes & wounds needing stitches
  • Sprains, strains & suspected fractures
  • Minor burns & scalds
  • Bites, stings & minor head injuries
  • Eye & ear problems (foreign objects, infections)
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Urgent illnesses

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.

  • High temperature / fever
  • Infections (chest, ear, throat, urine)
  • Vomiting, diarrhoea & dehydration
  • Allergic reactions (mild to moderate)
  • Skin infections, rashes & abscesses
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Emergency contraception

Free, confidential service. No appointment needed. Young people welcome.

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On-site diagnostics

X-ray and basic blood tests mean faster answers — without sending you elsewhere.

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Prescriptions & follow-up

Same-visit prescriptions and referral onward when a specialist review is needed.

Know where to go

Three doors. Pick the right one.

Not sure if you should come to us, dial 111, or head to A&E? Here's a simple guide.

Best for everyday health

GP or Pharmacy

Wait: 24–48 hours
  • Routine concernsCoughs, repeat prescriptions, ongoing conditions
  • Minor adviceColds, hayfever, simple skin complaints
  • Health reviewsSmears, vaccinations, blood pressure checks
You're in the right place

Urgent Care Centre

Walk in · Open 24/7
  • Minor injuriesCuts, sprains, minor burns, suspected breaks
  • Urgent illnessInfections, fever, vomiting, rashes
  • Same-day needToo urgent for GP, not life-threatening
Call 999 or A&E

Emergency

Dial 999 immediately
  • Chest painOr signs of a stroke (FAST)
  • Severe bleedingThat won't stop
  • Loss of consciousnessDifficulty breathing, major trauma
Opening times

We never close.

Midnight on a Tuesday. Christmas morning. Bank holiday afternoon. Whenever you need us, the door is open and the team is ready.

Currently open
MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours
Finding us

Inside Charing Cross Hospital.

You'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.

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London W6 8RF

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Nearest tube

Baron's Court (Piccadilly / District) — 8 min walk. Hammersmith (H&C, Piccadilly, District) — 12 min walk.

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By bus

Routes 190, 211, 220, 295 and N11 all stop directly outside Charing Cross Hospital.

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Accessibility

Step-free access throughout, with disabled parking bays and hearing loop at reception.

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Translation support

Need an interpreter? Let our reception team know — language help is available on request, free of charge.

Good to know

Quick answers, before you walk in.

Do I need an appointment?

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.

Is there a charge to be seen?

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.

How long will I wait?

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.

Can children be treated here?

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.

What should I bring with me?

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.

Is the service confidential?

Completely. Your visit and any treatment are confidential — including for young people. We only share information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.

Talk to us first

Not sure if you should come in?

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.

Urgent Care Centre
020 3311 1005
Open 24 hours · 7 days a week
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