Lichfield and Burntwood
Primary care Networks
Out-of-hours appointments are now available.
Contact your GP practice to book.
Your health matters.
Take control of your wellbeing
Visit our self-help pages for local and national services you can self-refer to, as well as links to NHS information and resources.
Your Local Minor Injuries Unit's
Samuel Johnson Minor Injuries Unit
Minor Injuries Unit
Samuel Johnson Community Hospital
Trent Valley Road
Lichfield
WS13 6EF
Telephone: 01283 566 333
Opening hours: 8:00am - 9:00pm
X-Ray facilities
Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday to Sunday, closed
Sir Robert Peel Minor Injuries Unit
Minor Injuries Unit
Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital
Plantation Lane
Mile Oak
Tamworth
B78 3NG
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Telephone: 01283 566 333
Opening hours: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Emergency Department at Queen's Hospital Burton
Emergency Department
Belvedere Road
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 0RB
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Main Reception:
01283 511511 ext 5004 or 5006
Call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured
Always call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. A call operator will advise you on what will happen next.
Examples of medical emergencies include (but are not limited to):
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Chest pain
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Difficulty in breathing
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Unconsciousness
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Severe loss of blood
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Severe burns or scalds
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Choking
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Severe allergic reactions.
Get medical help near you or advice on coronavirus
To get help near you visit the NHS 111 Online page (opens in new window) > which can answer questions about your main symptom, help you find out when and where to get help, and be contacted by a nurse if needed.
Do you really need to go to an emergency department?
Emergency departments should only be used in an emergency or life-threatening situation. If you don't need emergency care, please consider one of the alternatives below.
Call NHS 111
If you have an urgent but non life-threatening medical concern, you can get advice from a fully trained adviser by calling NHS 111.
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NHS 111 is available 24/7 and is free.
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The adviser will ask you questions to assess your symptoms and direct you to the right medical care, which can include:
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sending an ambulance
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connecting you to a nurse, emergency dentist or GP
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booking a face-to-face appointment
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providing self-care advice
Contact NHS 111
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Telephone: 111
Website: Visit the NHS 111 Online page (opens in new window) >
Where to get Urgent treatment for minor injuries or illness
If you have a minor injury or illness, you will always be seen quicker at an urgent treatment centre or minor injuries unit > than at a busy A&E.
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Skilled healthcare colleagues at urgent treatment centres and minor injury units can treat you for a range of minor injuries and illnesses including:
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sprains
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broken limbs
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minor scalds
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eye problems
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infections or rashes
News & Updates
What a success!​​
Lichfield and Burntwood PCN proudly took over the Enhanced Access Services (Out-of-Hours Appointments) at Samuel Johnson Hospital in Lichfield in 2025.
This transition included all our practices in the Lichfield and Burntwood area, such as The Westgate Practice, Langton Medical Group, Darwin Medical Practice, and Salters Meadow Centre. A huge thank you to our dedicated PCN staff and all practice teams for their collaboration, making the out-of-hours clinics run smoothly.
We also extend our gratitude to the amazing staff on duty today. First shifts can often be challenging, but they all made it look effortless!
Lastly, thank you to our patients for your support and understanding during this transition.​​
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Practice's we cover in Lichfield and Burntwood PCN
