Urgent Treatment Centre

We regret to inform patients that our Urgent Treatment Centre at Erith Hospital was temporarily closed this morning due to vandalism that occurred overnight.

Erith Urgent Treatment Centre has now reopened; however, we are operating with a limited number of rooms as some doors were damaged which is impacting waiting times. This has also impacted waiting times at Queen Mary’s Hospital due to patients being redirected to this site. 

Please be assured that we are working hard to resolve the situation as quickly as possible to minimise the impact at both Urgent Treatment sites.

We have apologised to patients for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding at this time.

Further advice

• Use A&E (999) for life threatening emergencies, such as severe chest pain, breathing difficulties or heavy blood loss
• Contact your own GP surgery for information about accessing the out-of-hours GP (evenings and Saturdays)
• Pharmacy First for minor illnesses (via your local Pharmacy) – Sinusitis, Sore throat, Earache, Infected insect bite, Impetigo, Shingles, Urinary Tract Infection (age limits apply)
• getUBetter app provides a digital self-management support platform for injuries and conditions such as back, neck, shoulder, hip and knee pain
• Self-care products via your local Pharmacy – you may speak with a pharmacist regarding minor conditions and illnesses i.e., mild eye infections, mild skin conditions, mild diarrhoea, coughs and colds

Published: May 5, 2026