A&E (including UCC)
The A&E (Emergency) departments at Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex provide emergency care for seriously ill patients with critical or life-threatening emergencies.
What we do
Our A&E (Accident and Emergency) and Urgent Care Centre (UCC) services at both Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital provide high-quality care and treatment for those requiring immediate assistance. A&E is designated for seriously ill patients with critical or life-threatening emergencies, whether due to an accident or a medical/surgical emergency.
If your condition is less serious but still requires urgent attention, you will be seen in the UCC. The UCC handles patients with minor injuries or conditions that are not critical or life-threatening. We treat sprains, broken bones, bites, stings, and wounds, as well as conduct assessments and X-rays.
We aim to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and either admit or discharge patients from A&E or UCC within four hours of arrival.
Our team
Our A&E teams consist of adult and paediatric consultants, nurse consultants and specialist nurses—all specialists in emergency care. We work closely with other departments in our hospitals to ensure that patients are diagnosed and treated promptly. The Lead Clinician at Chelsea and Westminster is Dr Shashank Patil, and the Lead Clinician at West Middlesex is Dr David Shackleton.
Our UCCs are staffed by teams of GPs, specialist nurses and emergency doctors who provide prompt assessment, treatment and advice.
Contact information
In an emergency, please dial 999 immediately. A&E and UCC services at both hospitals are open 24/7.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
The A&E entrance is to the right of the main hospital entrance and is clearly signposted. The UCC is located within the A&E department.
T: 020 3315 8080
West Middlesex University Hospital
The A&E department is situated to the right side of the main hospital and has its own separate entrance which is clearly signposted. The UCC is located within the A&E department.
T: 020 8560 2121