Patients do not have to be registered to see a GP or nurse at the Washwood Heath UCC. We can help people with busy lifestyles that need access to flexible and convenient health services and may have difficulty accessing a convenient appointment at their registered practice.

We can also help patients who may not be registered with a GP practice who might normally attend Accident and Emergency (A&E) for treatment which could be provided by a GP or nurse.

Visitors and foreign visitors to Birmingham are also welcome.

The following services are available to patients who would like to see visit the Centre:

Facilities

• Disabled access is available
• Disabled car parking is available
• Induction loop is available

Main services

• Abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, vomiting and diarrhoea;
• Acute wound care, dressings.
• Allergies, hay fever, bites and stings;
• Breathing problems;
• Coughs, colds, virus and flu-like symptoms;
• Emergency contraception;
• Independent nurse prescribing in line with joint formulary and other local prescribing policies, including administration or prescribing of medicines using ‘Patient Group Directives’ or extended formulary for nurses;
• Minor genitourinary problems for men and women;
• Minor injuries;
• Muscle and joint injuries – strains and sprains;
• Nose, throat, eye and ear symptoms; unfortunately we do not offer ear syringing;
• Providing information on local NHS services, social services and other local statutory and voluntary services;
• Skin complaints – rashes, sunburn, head lice;
• Using patient contact time to provide information on staying healthly for example excerise, healthy eating and smoking cessation.