Corby Urgent Care Centre

12/03/2025

Please note that our X-Ray department will be closed tomorrow (13th March) between 9am-3pm for essential maintenance. This is managed by Kettering General Hospital.

12/03/2025

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27/12/2024

Flu Season: Protect Yourself and Others

Flu can often get better on its own, but for some individuals, it can lead to serious illness. It's important to recognise the symptoms early and take appropriate action. If you're experiencing flu-like symptoms such as a high temperature, body aches, fatigue, or a sore throat, ensure you rest, stay hydrated, and manage symptoms with over-the-counter medication like paracetamol or ibuprofen. If giving medicine to children please make sure this is suitable first by reading the packaging or speaking to a pharmacist if you aren't sure.

🔹 Contact your GP or NHS 111 for advice if:
You or your child have symptoms of flu and:
-you're worried about your baby's or child's symptoms
-you're 65 or over
-you're pregnant
-you have a long-term medical condition – for example, diabetes or a condition that affects your heart, lungs, kidneys, brain or nerves
-you have a weakened immune system – for example, because of chemotherapy or HIV
-your symptoms do not improve after 7 days

🔹Call 999 or go to A&E if you experience chest pain, difficulty breathing, or coughing up blood.

🔹 Prevent the spread:
To reduce the transmission of flu, wash your hands regularly, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and stay home if you’re unwell.

For more detailed information, including how to manage flu symptoms and when to seek urgent medical help, please visit:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/

NHS information about flu, including symptoms, how to treat it yourself and when to get help.

24/12/2024

Following guidance from the Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Corby Urgent Care Infection Control Team we are asking all patients presenting at Urgent Care with Respiratory Illnesses to wear a mask.

There are disposable masks located at Reception and/or ask a member of staff.

All patient will still be seen this is an informal request.

You will not lose your waiting place at Urgent Care and will be called on your mobile phone provided at registering/checking in if you choose to wait in your vehicle; please advise reception at checking in.

Clinical colleagues may be wearing a mask when you are seen.

If this poses issues can you please ask to speak to the leadership team and/or nurse in charge.

Thank you for your understanding.

23/12/2024

Due to unprecedented demand if you have any crutches you are no longer using please can you return them to Corby Urgent Care Centre.

19/12/2024

If you have left a black rucksack with a laptop inside the bag can you please contact the operational manager and/or the clinical lead at CUCC.

02/12/2024

NOTICE:
The department is extremely busy today, and we are seeing a high number of patients - over 200 so far today. As a result there is currently a 3 hr wait.🕒

Please be prepared for a wait and ensure you are choosing the correct service for your healthcare needs today.
We see patients in order of clinical need, meaning those most unwell or injured are seen as quickly as possible. We understand it is not pleasant to wait, but we do ask that you are patient with us while we see to those most unwell and injured.

Please be aware, due to high demand our waiting room is full. We kindly remind everyone to ensure the seating is prioritised for patients - if possible, friends/family accompanying you should stand to allow those most unwell and injured to take a seat.

Choosing the right service can save you time. You can access 111 by telephone or website. Remember, your local pharmacies may offer the "Pharmacy First" service, prescribing medicine if appropriate for common issues such as urine infections, coughs, and insect bites.

Thank you for your patience.

27/11/2024

Please Note: An urgent update will take place on the NHS Northamptonshire network this evening at 20:00.

This will result in network access at Corby Urgent Care Centre being unavailable from 20:00 for approximately 20 minutes. Please bear with us during this period.

Thank you.

26/11/2024

📣 PLEASE READ -X-RAY DEPARTMENT CLOSED 8am-4pm📣

The X-Ray department is temporarily closed today the 26th of November, from 8am to 4pm, for scheduled essential maintenance.

Patients attending Corby Urgent Care Centre today who require an X-Ray will be asked to wait, or if it is urgent, may be asked to attend their nearest A&E or Minor Injuries department.

Thank you for your patience.

25/11/2024

📢🚨 Live Service Update - Monday the 25th of November 2024🚨📢

It is currently a 3.5hr wait 🩻🩺

The department is extremely busy today, and we are seeing a high number of patients - over 200 so far today.

Please be prepared for a wait and ensure you are choosing the correct service for your healthcare needs today.

We see patients in order of clinical need, meaning those most unwell or injured are seen as quickly as possible. We understand it is not pleasant to wait, but do ask that you are patient with us while we see to those most unwell and injured.

🪑please be aware, due to high demand our waiting room is full. We kindly remind everyone to ensure the seating is prioritised for patients - if possible, friends/family accompanying you should stand to allow those most unwell and injured to take a seat 🪑

Choosing the right service can save you time. You can access 111 by telephone or website. Remember, your local pharmacies may offer the "Pharmacy First" service, prescribing medicine if appropriate for common issues such as urine infections, coughs, and insect bites.
Thank you for your patience

20/11/2024

📣 PLEASE READ -X-RAY DEPARTMENT CLOSED TOMORROW 9am-11:30am📣
The X-Ray department will be temporarily closed Tomorrow the 21st of November, from 9am to 11:30am, for scheduled essential maintenance.
The X-Ray department will be open until the engineer arrives at 9am. It will then Re-open again at 11.30am.

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

19/11/2024

📣 PLEASE READ -X-RAY DEPARTMENT CLOSED 8am-5pm📣

The X-Ray department is temporarily closed today the 19th of November, from 8am to 5pm, for scheduled essential maintenance.

Patients attending Corby Urgent Care Centre today who require an X-Ray will be asked to wait, or if it is urgent, may be asked to attend their nearest A&E department.

Thank you for your patience.