A&E and 999

Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments and the 999 ambulance service should only be used in a critical or life-threatening situation.

  • Choking
  • Chest pain
  • Blackouts
  • Serious blood loss
  • Symptoms of a stroke (eg facial paralysis)
  • Symptoms of meningitis (fever, drowsiness, vomiting)

Your local A&E departments are situated at:

  • Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7TD.
  • North Manchester General Hospital, Delauneys Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5RB.

These A&E departments are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.