Emergency Departments
Emergency Departments are located at the following hospitals:
- Royal Victoria Hospital
ED reception (adults): 028 9063 2250 - Children’s Hospital (Royal Hospitals site)
ED reception (children): 028 9063 2251 - Mater Hospital
Contact ED through the main switchboard: 028 9074 1211
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)