About the service
The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) is an alternative to the emergency department for both children and adults. It provides treatment for minor injuries and illnesses that are urgent but not life threatening.
The UTC at Petersfield Community Hospital (Swan Street, Petersfield GU32 3LB) is run by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. It is open 12 hours a day, every day, all year round, from 8am to 8pm.
What the UTC can treat
Examples of what can be seen and treated at the UTC include:
- strains and sprains
- suspected broken limbs
- minor head injuries
- minor scalds and burns
- skin infections and rashes
- eye problems
- feverish illness in adults and children
- abdominal pain
- emergency contraception
Accessing the service
Patients are encouraged to call NHS 111 before arriving at the Urgent Treatment Centre. 111 will take note of your symptoms and let you know which service can best help you. This could range from self-care, seeing a pharmacist or making an appointment with your GP practice, to going to the UTC or the emergency department.
If you need to be seen at the Urgent Treatment Centre, please book an appointment via NHS 111, as this will reduce the time you have to wait on site. Patients who go directly to the centre without calling 111 will be clinically assessed by a triage nurse or other health professional, and will only be prioritised over pre-booked appointments where this is clinically necessary, so it makes sense to book via 111 before you go.
