Walk in Centre – Phoenix Centre
The Walk in Centre, based at the Phoenix Centre, is a Nurse Led Service offering on-the-spot treatment (without an appointment) and advice for minor health problems, illness, ailments and injuries.
The Walk-in centre will offer treatment for:
- Minor cuts, bruises, burns, scalds insect bites, head injuries
- Muscle and joint injuries such as strains and sprains, back pain
- Coughs, colds, flu type symptoms and hay fever
- High temperature
- Skin complaints including rashes, minor allergic reactions, scabies, head lice, sun burn, nappy rash
- Eye problems such as conjunctivitis
- Ear, nose and throat problems including minor infections, sore throats, ear ache
- Pregnancy testing/advice and appropriate referral
- Sexual health/lifestyle advice
Young babies and children under the age of 12 months should be seen by their own General Practitioner in the surgery
There is a pharmacy on site to offer advice and dispense medication. More details on the Phoenix Pharmacy can be found on their website: http://www.phoenix-pharmacy.co.uk/
How to access the service
You are able to 'walk-in' during the opening hours of 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.
Referral criteria / process
Patients are seen on a needs basis, urgent cases are given priority.
Contact details
Phoenix Health Centre, Parkfields Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 6ED
Telephone NHS Direct For Health Advice and Information: 0845 4647
Link: Map showing the Phoenix Centre (opens in a new window)
Bus routes: Bus routes to the Phoenix Health Centre are the 526 (stops outside the centre in Parkfield Road) and the 558 (stops in Dudley Road).
When is the walk-in centre open?
The Walk in Centre is open from 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.
The pharmacy is open from 9am to 12midnight Monday to Saturday and 9am to 8pm on Sundays. During holiday periods ring the pharmacy on 01902 621853 to check opening times.
Out of Hours / Emergency Procedures
Outside the service opening hours patients should contact their GP, or follow the Out of Hours arrangement by calling 0300 555 0277.
Accident and Emergency services are available at New Cross Hospital, Wednesfield.
There is also a Walk-in Centre based at Showell Park Centre, Fifth Avenue, Low Hill, WV10 9ST - click here for more details including opening times
Page last updated: 02 March 2012
