Medical advice and support

Medical conditions

For detailed information about a whole range of conditions, including lists of symptoms to watch out for and details about how they can be treated, speak to your local GP or visit NHS Direct.

Dentists

There is a wide range of dentists in Wolverhampton, both NHS and private.  Whether you are currently registered to a dentist or not, please contact the Health and Community Care Information Service for further details.

If you are not currently registered to a dentist in Wolverhampton and have an emergency situation, you can still get treatment.  You should contact the Wolverhampton dental access centre on 01902 444111, which will tell you what to do.

Doctors

There are a large number of doctors in the City, covering all areas.  If you are new to Wolverhampton and or just need a doctor, please contact the Health and Community Care Information Service for a full list of doctors in your area.

If you are in an emergency situation and need a doctor urgently, ring 999 for an ambulance.

If you are looking to get a doctor to your house, there is a service called 'Doctors on Call' - 01902 822020 - which will visit you in out of hours situations.  If you are already registered to a doctor, call your GP first and in most situations they will be able to help you.

Health centres

There are a number of health centres in Wolverhampton, that combine a range of health services in one accessible place.  To find out where your local health centre is please contact the Health and Community Care Information Service.

Blood transfusions

The National Blood Service is looking for blood donors in Wolverhampton.  It needs to supply around 13,500 units of blood to hospitals in the city every year and the only way it can do this is through volunteer blood donors - without them, some patients having surgery or treatment would not survive.

Being a blood donor is easier than you think.  Donating only takes about 10 minutes, but for new donors the process takes a bit longer so you should allow an hour from start to finish.  When you make your donation we take 475ml of blood from you, which is just under a pint.  Your body makes up this pint very quickly.

To be a blood donor you must be aged 17-60, weigh over 50kg (7st 12lb) and be in good health.  Regular blood donors can keep giving up until the age of 70 and can give three times a year. 

For details of how to become a blood donor and where you can give blood in the Wolverhampton area please call 08457 711 711 or visit the National Blood Service website.

Contact us

For more information contact us by either using our online form or by:

e-mail: socialservices@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Phone: 01902 551199
Minicom: 01902 555554
Fax: 01902 551195