NHS Quicker

NHS Quicker provides real-time information for your urgent care problem that includes waiting and travel times.

NHS Quicker helps you to decide:

where to go
when to go
whether to go
information about conditions and treatments

Available free on phones, tablets and PCs.

Not only is the app incredibly useful it is also free.

Where to go

There are many services where you can go to if you have an urgent care problem. If you use the 'Find Local Services' option, NHSquicker will list the most frequently used services. This includes minor injury units, dentists, sexual health clinics and pharmacies.

When to go

You can check the live wait times and decide when to visit an urgent care facility. The urgent care facilities are displayed in both the list view and the map view. The list view provides further details like opening times, facilities available and links to a Google Map.

Whether to go

Deciding whether to go can be difficult. The 'Find Conditions & Treatments' option aims to help you decide. The information is provided through NHS Choices. You can also ring 111 if you need advice with an urgent care problem and they will direct you to the most appropriate services. You can ring 999 in an emergency.