Urgent Care Near Fareham: A&E, UTCs, 111 & Crisis Help

Where should I go for urgent medical help near Fareham?

For a life-threatening emergency, call 999 or go to A&E. For something urgent but not life-threatening, such as a sprain, a cut or a minor infection, an urgent treatment centre (UTC) is usually the right place, and NHS 111 can help you decide. The nearest A&E departments and urgent treatment centres listed here are in Portsmouth, Gosport and Southampton, as set out below.

Which A&E is nearest to Fareham?

Queen Alexandra Hospital is in Portsmouth, outside Fareham borough, at Southwick Hill, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust says its Emergency Department provides care "24 hours a day for people with serious, life-threatening illness and injury." The department is on B Level, and the walk-in entrance and drop-off area for adults and children is via Curie Road. The Children's Emergency Department provides emergency care for children and young people up to the age of 18.

Southampton General Hospital is in Southampton, also outside the borough. University Hospital Southampton says its emergency department is next to the North Wing entrance and "open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year," and that you should only go for life-threatening emergencies.

The NHS says A&E is for serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies and advises that you do not drive yourself there. You can ask someone to drive you or call 999 for an ambulance, per its when to go to A&E page. The NHS also notes on its when to call 999 page that 999 is for life-threatening emergencies such as serious road traffic accidents, strokes and heart attacks.

Is there a minor injuries unit at Fareham Community Hospital?

Fareham Community Hospital is in Sarisbury Green. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's page for the hospital lists physiotherapy, older person's mental health, continence and occupational therapy among its services, and says other services at the site are run by partners, including Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. The page does not list a minor injuries unit, an urgent treatment centre or an A&E department, so do not go there expecting urgent walk-in treatment. If you are unsure, call 111 first and they will tell you where to go.

Which urgent treatment centres are nearest to Fareham?

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust's urgent care page lists urgent treatment centres at St Mary's Health Campus in Portsmouth (PO3 6DW), open "8am to 8pm" with a GP on site, and at Gosport War Memorial Hospital (PO12 3PW), open "8am to 10pm." It says no appointments are required at either.

The trust's Gosport Urgent Treatment Centre page gives the address as Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Bury Road, Gosport, PO12 3PW, open 8am to 10pm, seven days a week, with X-ray available 8:30am to 9pm. It treats recent minor injuries such as fractures, sprains, wounds and cuts, and minor illnesses such as abdominal pain, fevers, skin infections and respiratory complaints. It does not treat conditions that need hospital admission, chronic conditions, mental health issues or dental problems, and it treats fevers in adults and children over one year old. You do not need an appointment, but the trust recommends contacting 111 first, as 111 may offer you an attendance time.

The trust's news page on urgent treatment centres, published 22 May 2025, lists the same centres plus Petersfield Hospital, says they are open to anyone who needs to be seen quickly, and says details of your treatment will be shared with your GP. Opening hours can change, so check the trust page before you set off.

What is NHS 111 and when should I use it?

The NHS says 111 can help if you think you need medical help right now. You can call 111, use 111.nhs.uk (for ages 5 and over) or the NHS App. Text relay users can use 18001 111. The service can direct you to A&E, an urgent treatment centre, an out-of-hours GP or home care advice. For everyday GP matters, see our GP surgeries guide, and for pharmacies that can help without an appointment, see our pharmacy guide.

Where can I get urgent mental health help in Fareham?

If your life is at risk right now, call 999 or go to A&E. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare's crisis help page says you can call 111 and select the mental health option, and that trained professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It also lists Samaritans on 116 123 (free, around the clock), the Shout text service (text HANTS to 85258, open 24 hours a day), SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (normally 4pm to 10pm every day) and Childline on 0800 1111 for under 19s. The NHS's suicidal thoughts page also says to call 999 if you have seriously harmed yourself or feel you may be about to.