Hospital emergency departments are open 24 hours a day, however before you go it is important to check it is the right place for you to be treated.

A&E is for serious injury, illness or an emergency requiring immediate treatment including:

• Life or limb-threatening injuries
• Serious head injuries
• Chest pain
• Severe stomach pains
• Heavy bleeding
• Broken limbs
• Choking
• Breathing difficulties
• Loss of consciousness
• Acute confused state or fits that are not stopping

For current waiting times, please visit Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucester Royal.

If it is a life-threatening emergency, phone 999