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In an emergency

Emergency Departments

Adult Emergency Departments are located at the following hospitals:

  • Royal Victoria Hospital
  • Mater Hospital

If you are have a minor injury, you should Phone First for triage. Please call 028 9615 9444 to be assessed by phone before being advised of the appropriate next steps. If you are experiencing a life threatening injury please call 999 immediately.

Our Children’s Emergency Department is located at:

  • Children’s Hospital (Royal Hospitals site)

If your child is experiencing a minor injury please consult out Symptom Checker for advice before travelling to the Hospital. If your child’s condition is life threatening, call 999 immediately.

GP out of hours service

If you need GP assistance outside of surgery hours, you can call the GP out of hours service

  • 028 9079 6220 (in South and East Belfast)
  • 028 9074 4447 (in North and West Belfast)

Regional Emergency Social Work Service

If you need social work assistance outside office hours, you can call: 028 9504 9999

Child protection services

If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child, call the children’s social work service:

  • During office hours: 028 9050 7000
  • Out of hours, weekends and public holidays: 028 9504 9999

Mental health emergencies

If you have an urgent concern about the mental health of yourself or someone you know, please contact:

  • During office hours, Monday to Friday: your own GP
  • Out of hours, weekends and public holidays: GP Out of Hours Service –
    • 028 9079 6220 (in South and East Belfast)
    • 028 9074 4447 (in North and West Belfast)