When to visit an accident and emergency department
Accident and emergency departments provide walk-in access to medical care 24 hours a day, every day. You do not need an appointment. If you go to an accident and emergency department and it’s not an emergency then you may have to wait a long time to be seen. Accident and emergency departments must treat the sickest people first, including those suffering from:
- loss of consciousness
- a suspected heart attack or stroke
- heavy blood loss
- severe allergic reactions
- suspected broken bones
- severe burns or scalds
- deep wounds
- head injuries
- breathing difficulties
- choking
- seizures (fits)
If you have a minor injury or issue which needs medical attention the same day but isn’t life-threatening, you can visit an urgent care centre or a minor injuries unit (links). If you’re not sure what to do call 111 or visit the website 111.nhs.uk for medical advice, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you do have a genuine emergency you can find your nearest A&E below.
Duckworth Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6RJ - telephone: 01274 542200
Find Bradford Royal Infirmary on Google Maps
Open 24 hours a day, every day for people of all ages
For more details visit the Bradford Teaching Hospitals website
Salterhebble, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0PW - telephone: 01422 357171
Find Calderdale Royal Hospital on Google Maps
Open 24 hours a day, every day for people of all ages
For more details visit the Calderdale and Huddersfield Hospitals website
Skipton Road, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TD - telephone: 01535 652511
Find Airedale General Hospital on Google Maps
Open 24 hours a day, every day for people of all ages
For more details visit the Airedale NHS Foundation Trust website
Halifax Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HS - telephone: 01924 541000
Find Dewsbury and District Hospital on Google Maps
Open 24 hours a day, every day for people of all ages
For more details visit the Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals website
Acre Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3EA - telephone: 01484 342000
Find Huddersfield Royal Infirmary on Google Maps
Open 24 hours a day, every day for people of all ages
For more details visit the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust website
Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX - telephone: 0113 243 2799
Find Leeds General Infirmary on Google Maps
For more details visit the Leeds Teaching Hospitals website
Open 24 hours a day, every day with separate departments for adults and children
The children’s emergency department at Leeds General Infirmary is for children under the age of 16. The department is on the ground floor of Jubilee Wing next to the adult emergency department.
Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF – telephone: 0113 243 3144
Find St James’s University Hospital on Google Maps
For more details visit the Leeds Teaching Hospitals website
Open 24 hours a day, every day for people aged 16 and over
There is no emergency department for children under 16 years old at St James’s University Hospital. Children under 16 should attend the emergency department at Leeds General Infirmary.
Aberford Road, Wakefield, WF1 4DG - telephone: 01924 541000
Find Pinderfields Hospital on Google Maps
Open 24 hours a day, every day for people of all ages.
For more details visit the Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals website