Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation: Change to services
In response to the evolving situation, we have made changes to our services. This means the information on this page may not be up-to-date.
We are now seeing patients with a prior booking at our Urgent Care Centre - Marylebone (ages 18+) and at our Urgent Care Centre for Children at The Portland Hospital (age under 18).
For appointments, please call 020 3733 5849. For any life threatening conditions patients should always call 999 or go the nearest NHS emergency department.
Please note that our Urgent Care Centres in London Bridge, Chelsea and St John's Wood are currently closed.
Fractures, strains, sprains and falls
We provide a network of specialist consultants to whom we refer more complex musculoskeletal injuries.
The diagnosis of a sprain injury is made by a physical examination. In most cases an x-ray of the affected joint is obtained to ensure that there are no fractures. If there is a suspected tear in the ligament or soft tissue, then an MRI is obtained. MRI is usually done after swelling has subsided and can readily identify the presence of a ligament injury. An expert follow-up appointment can be arranged if necessary.
Assessment for falls, fractures or sprains
- Medical history
- Thorough clinical examination
Blood tests
- Direct access to routine and complex blood tests
Diagnostic Imaging
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- CT
- MRI
Treatment for falls, fractures and strains
- Pain relief
- Orthopaedic braces (neck, back, shoulder, elbow wrist, knee, ankle)
- Compression therapy
- Joint immobilisation modalities (this includes, plaster of Paris plaster bandages and splinting casts, paddings and stockinette, splints and an aircast boot)
How to access our Urgent Care Centres
We are not currently able to accept walk-in appointments. To make an appointment at a HCA UK Urgent Care Centre, please call:
For any life threatening conditions patients should always call 999 or go the nearest NHS emergency department