We provide emergency care for our local communities across north east London and beyond. Our patients come first, and every year we care for more than 300,000 emergency patients, including some of the most seriously ill and injured people.
Should I attend A&E?
Please visit when to go to A&E. If you are not sure and need further advice, check your symptons online or call NHS 111 who can help.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 111 and choose option 2.
It's important that you don't delay seeking treatment when you need it. With access to the very latest therapies and treatments, and some of Britain's leading specialists, we are ready to care for you and your loved ones.
Where to find us
Visiting a minor injuries unit
If you have a minor illness or injury and it cannot wait until your GP is open you can visit one of our minor injuries unit or urgent treatment centres. Find out if you should visit.
Additional needs
We understand that for adults and young patients with additional needs attending A&E can be overwhelming. When you arrive at our hospital please inform reception, your initial assessment nurses, area nurses and treating clinicians of any additional needs so that we can support you exactly how you need.
For information on disabled access to A&E please visit:
Our Emergency Department at The Royal London Hospital is also the first A&E in London to be accredited by the National Autistic Society.
Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)
SDEC provides same day specialist care for emergency patients, without admitting them to a hospital bed.
You may be referred to SDEC when you attend A&E, or sent by your GP or an ambulance.
Find out more about how our same day service works: