Urgent Care Near Farnham: NHS 111, A&E and Where to Go

What should I do first in an emergency?

If you or someone else has signs of a life-threatening illness, call 999. The NHS's when to use 111 page says exactly that. For serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies such as heavy bleeding, choking and seizures, use A&E. The NHS's when to go to A&E page adds: do not drive yourself to A&E; ask someone to drive you or call 999 and ask for an ambulance.

What if it is urgent but not life-threatening?

Use NHS 111. The NHS says you can reach 111 online, through the NHS App or by phone. It recommends calling if the patient is a child under 5, has complex medical problems from existing conditions, has a care plan from a doctor, or needs end-of-life care support. Depending on what you need, 111 may advise you to go to A&E or call 999, visit an urgent treatment centre, see an out-of-hours GP, book a nurse callback, speak to a pharmacist or manage the problem at home. If offered a nurse callback, the nurse will try up to three times.

Which A&E departments serve Farnham?

The NHS.uk pages for two hospitals you may be sent to say:

• Frimley Park Hospital: Portsmouth Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7UJ. NHS.uk lists A&E as open 24 hours, every day, for all ages. See the NHS.uk A&E page).
• Royal Surrey County Hospital: Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XX. NHS.uk lists A&E as open 24 hours, every day, for all ages. See the NHS.uk A&E page).

Which one is nearer depends on where you live in Farnham and on traffic. In an emergency the ambulance service will decide where to take you. If you are not sure whether you need A&E, NHS 111 can advise.

What is Farnham Hospital?

Farnham Hospital is at Hale Road, Farnham, GU9 9QL. NHS.uk's listing describes it as an independent hospital listed because it provides some free NHS services alongside private paid services. The page does not list an A&E or minor injuries service, so do not assume you can walk in with an injury. Check before you go.

Are there urgent treatment centres?

Urgent treatment centres treat problems that are not life-threatening. The NHS's urgent and emergency care page is a general guide and did not give us a named centre for Farnham. Which services are nearest changes, so ask NHS 111 or use the NHS tools rather than relying on a printed list.

What about GP or pharmacy help?

For less urgent problems, contact your GP surgery (see our GP guide) or a pharmacist (see our pharmacies guide).

A note on council changes

Waverley's site says new websites for East and West Surrey councils are being developed ahead of an April 2027 launch. Hospital and 111 services are NHS services and are not changed by that.