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URGENT CARE AT LONDON BRIDGE HOSPITAL
Why choose us?
You can walk in at the Urgent Care Centre at London Bridge Hospital if you’re unwell, have a minor injury, or just quickly need to see a doctor. We offer fast access to expert medical support seven days a week. No appointment’s necessary, our highly experienced teams are here to help and 96% of patients to HCA UK’s Urgent Care Centres are triaged within 15 minutes*.
We’re happy to treat anyone over 18 in our calm, professional and fully equipped environment. All walk-in doctor consultations cost a fixed fee of £130, giving you welcome financial clarity.
If you have a life-threatening condition, call 999 or visit your nearest emergency department immediately.
We’re happy to treat anyone over 18 in our calm, professional and fully equipped environment. All walk-in doctor consultations cost a fixed fee of £130, giving you welcome financial clarity.
If you have a life-threatening condition, call 999 or visit your nearest emergency department immediately.
- Open 7 days a week, 8am-9pm
- No appointment needed - just walk in
- Triage within 15 minutes*
- £120 initial consultation
If you have non-urgent symptoms
Get in touch and book a same-or next-day GP appointment
For urgent but non-life-threatening symptoms
There’s no need to book an appointment, adults can walk straight in at one of our Urgent Care Centres
Urgent and life-threatening symptoms
If you’re experiencing life-threatening symptoms, such as chest pains or shortness of breath:
Call 999 or visit your nearest emergency department immediately
Call 999 or visit your nearest emergency department immediately
Find us
How to find us
The Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at London Bridge Hospital is conveniently located in central London at 29 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2PR. You can find out more about how to reach us by calling 020 3993 3840.
PACKAGES AND PRICES
Urgent care pricing needs to be clear and easy to understand. You’ll be asked to pay for your initial consultation at the time of your visit, and we can give you a receipt to help you claim the cost back through your private medical or travel insurance.
If you need a referral to a consultant, we’ll make sure that you’re fully aware of any additional costs before moving forward. If you’re using private health insurance, it’s best to check with your provider to confirm your level of cover before visiting us.
If you need a referral to a consultant, we’ll make sure that you’re fully aware of any additional costs before moving forward. If you’re using private health insurance, it’s best to check with your provider to confirm your level of cover before visiting us.
Our consultation fees are:
Doctor consultation - £130
Nurse consultation - £68
Our packages start from:
Upper limb fracture (such as broken arm or wrist, includes consultation, X-ray) - £322
Lower limb fracture (such as broken leg or ankle, includes consultation, X-ray) - £322
Strep throat (includes consultation and 48-hour swab result) - £192
Suture (includes consultation and small wound) - £220
Chest infection (includes consultation, x-ray and infection blood tests) – £444
Dressing (includes nurse consultation and small dressing) - £125
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (includes consultation, urine dip) - £160
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) (includes consultation and blood clot tests) - £240
Cardiac chest pain (includes consultation, ECG, cardiac blood package) - £380
Prices are correct at the time of publication.
Our blood packages start from:
Abdominal pain tests - £125 (includes urine culture with blood tests)
Cardiac chest pain tests - £156 (includes a test for Troponin protein levels)
Infection tests - £156 (includes Blood cultures)
Blood clot tests - £120 (includes a test for D-Dimer protein fragment levels)
Prices are correct at the time of publication.
Prices start from:
X-ray - £200
Small dressing - £66
Wound glue - £58
Finger injury - £42
Eye wash - £63
Abscess drainage and removal - £198
FBC blood test - £44
PSA blood test - £113
Electrocardiogram (ECG) - £104
Prices are correct at the time of publication.
FAQs
An urgent care centre is a medical facility that treats non-life-threatening conditions that require prompt attention but don't need a visit to A&E. At London Bridge Hospital, we offer fast, expert care for adults with a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries, without having to visit an emergency department or wait for a GP appointment.
No, they’re not the same. Urgent Care Centres are designed to treat minor injuries and illnesses that require immediate attention but aren’t life-threatening. These include sprains, broken bones, minor head injuries, minor cuts and burns, ear or throat infections and urinary tract infections.
For life-threatening conditions like heart attacks or strokes, you should contact 999 or go to your nearest A&E department immediately.
For life-threatening conditions like heart attacks or strokes, you should contact 999 or go to your nearest A&E department immediately.
Our skilled and highly experienced teams are trained to assess and treat a wide range of urgent conditions that aren’t life threatening. Whether you’re feeling unwell, are in pain or need prompt medical attention, we’re here for you.
Below you’ll find the types of conditions that we commonly treat. Can’t see what you’re looking for? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll do our very best to help.
Below you’ll find the types of conditions that we commonly treat. Can’t see what you’re looking for? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll do our very best to help.
- Bladder and kidney problems
- Broken bones
- Chest infections and other respiratory problems
- Ear or throat infections
- Flu symptoms
- Minor burns and wounds
- Persistent headaches
- Skin infections and rashes
- Sports injuries
- Stomach problems
- Urinary tract infections
- Women’s health conditions
We don’t treat life-threatening emergencies. If you suspect a heart attack, stroke, or severe trauma, call 999 immediately. In addition to this, we do not treat:
- Mental health crises, such as acute confusion
- Overdose or toxic substance exposure
- Pregnancy-related issues beyond 20 weeks or severe pain and bleeding at any point in pregnancy
- Severe burns
- Severe trauma
Our expert doctors and radiologists will assess your condition quickly, with blood test
results in as little as 30 minutes and imaging scan reports typically within the hour. If you do need a scan or test, we’ll explain everything clearly, including any additional costs, before going ahead. And if you need further treatment, we can arrange fast referrals to leading specialists within the extensive HCA UK network.
The diagnostic tests we offer following a consultation are supported by professional laboratory services and include:
results in as little as 30 minutes and imaging scan reports typically within the hour. If you do need a scan or test, we’ll explain everything clearly, including any additional costs, before going ahead. And if you need further treatment, we can arrange fast referrals to leading specialists within the extensive HCA UK network.
The diagnostic tests we offer following a consultation are supported by professional laboratory services and include:
- Blood tests
- CT scans
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- MRI scans
- X-rays
- Ultrasound scans
- Bladder scans
You can walk in without a booking. We also offer same-day appointments if you’d prefer to schedule your visit in advance.
For adults, the initial consultation fee is £130, which we ask you to pay upfront. Additional charges for treatments or tests will be discussed with you beforehand. Some example prices include:
- Dressing change: £69
- Small steri-strip closure: £61
- Wound closure with glue: £61
- Follow-up consultation with a doctor: £87
- Nurse consultation: £68
We’ll give you receipts so you can make claims with private medical or travel insurance. If further treatment is needed, those costs will be explained, and you can seek authorisation from your insurer.
We aim to triage patients within 15 minutes* of arrival. You’ll be seen in order of your arrival unless someone presents with a more urgent clinical need.
Yes, we provide expert assessment and treatment for a wide range of sports-related injuries, including sprains, strains, and fractures. Our on-site X-ray service helps us quickly diagnose the issue and if specialist input is needed, we can refer you directly to our orthopaedic or sports medicine consultants for ongoing care.
Yes, our team can treat minor wounds, cuts, abrasions and superficial burns. If you need, we can provide stitches and ensure proper wound care to support healing while reducing the risk of infection.
No, you don’t need to be registered with a GP to use our urgent care service. Adults over 18 are welcome to attend without referral. If you choose to provide your GP’s details, we can send them a summary of your visit for continuity of care.
Yes, you’re welcome to bring a friend or family member for support. Please note that during busy periods, we may need to limit the number of visitors to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all our patients.
Most patients (96.2%) are treated on their first visit. If you need ongoing care, we have a network of on-call consultants across multiple specialties. If you do need additional tests or treatment, we’ll explain all costs to you in advance so you can speak to your insurance provider to get pre-authorisation. Self-pay options are also available.
We have pharmacy departments at all our main hospitals and outpatient clinics. Prescriptions can be filled out onsite or at your local pharmacy if that’s easier.
Nearby locations
Urgent Care Centre at The Wellington Hospital
The Wellington Hospital 8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
Urgent Care Centre for Children
234 Great Portland Street W1W 5QT London
Urgent Care Centre at The Lister Hospital
The Lister Hospital Chelsea Bridge Road SW1W 8RH London
Urgent Care Centre at The Princess Grace Hospital
The Princess Grace Hospital 42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
*An average of 95.8% people were seen within 15 minutes from July 2024 to June 2025