OMAGH HOSPITAL EMERGENCY AND URGENT CARE SERVICES:

  • CARDIAC ASSESSMENT UNIT

The Cardiac Assessment Unit (CAU) is a special unit to assess and treat patients with life-threatening heart conditions.

You do not need an appointment as this is a 24/7 walk-in unit and treats patients with:

  • Chest pain
  • Heart attacks
  • Palpitations (fast heart rate)
  • Faints and shortness of breath.

Patients can attend this unit if they feel they have any chest pain or think they may be having a heart attack. 

 

  • URGENT CARE TREATMENT CENTRE

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A&E OR AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

The Urgent Care and Treatment Centre (UCTC) at the Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex is a Nurse-led Minor Injuries Unit which is operational 24 hours a day and is fully supported by 24/7 x-ray facility.

Telephone advice is also available 24/7 by contacting 028 8283 3169.

You can attend UCTC for the following:

  • Minor head injuries, where there has been no loss of consciousness.
  • Scalp wounds;
  • Facial injuries, which include eye injuries e.g. – Foreign body in eye;
  • Suturing for minor wounds;
  • Eye infection;
  • Shoulder, arm, hand sprains and fractures;
  • Lower limb sprains and fractures, all of which can be x-rayed on site and treated appropriately and referred for follow up at outpatient clinics;
  • Bites, stings, skin infections