A&E and walk-in centres in East Sussex: waiting times
4 A&E departments and 3 minor injury units in East Sussex.
Most seen within 4 hours: Eastbourne District General Hospital 7 in 10 seen within 4 hours in September 2026.
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 departments
- Conquest Hospital 6 in 10 seen within 4 hours Hastings See this A&E
- Eastbourne District General Hospital 7 in 10 seen within 4 hours Eastbourne See this A&E
- Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital 9 in 10 seen within 4 hours Children's A&E, Brighton and Hove See this A&E
- Royal Sussex County Hospital 5 in 10 seen within 4 hours Brighton and Hove See this A&E
Minor injury units
Eye and dental units
- Sussex Eye Hospital Brighton and Hove, 9 in 10 seen within 4 hours
Council areas
NHS England figures, urgent care included, , checked . About the data.