Gloucestershire: A&E and urgent care over Christmas

2 A&E departments in Gloucestershire are open 24 hours through Christmas and New Year. 6 urgent care units are listed below with usual hours; check the listing before you travel on a bank holiday.

Where to go

  • Life-threatening (chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, stroke signs, a fit, cannot be woken): call 999.
  • Urgent but not life-threatening: A&E, or an urgent treatment centre, often quicker for cuts, sprains, minor burns and minor breaks.
  • Not sure: NHS 111, online or by phone. They can book you a slot.
  • Minor (coughs, colds, rashes): a pharmacist, no appointment needed.

A&E, open 24 hours

Urgent treatment and walk-in centres

PlaceUsual hoursBank holidays
Cirencester Hospital Urgent treatment centreNot publishedNot published
Forest of Dean Community Hospital Urgent treatment centreNot publishedNot published
North Cotswold Hospital Urgent treatment centreNot publishedNot published
Stroud General Hospital Urgent treatment centreNot publishedNot published
Tewkesbury General Hospital Urgent treatment centreNot publishedNot published
Vale Community Hospital Urgent treatment centreNot publishedNot published

Latest monthly: Hours from the NHS website, checked 19 October 2026. NHS England, . Data checked .

A&E and walk-in waits in Gloucestershire. Open now in Gloucestershire. Christmas in England. Find a pharmacy.