Temporary closure of Accident and Emergency at Belfast City Hospital

The Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) at Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road, Belfast is currently closed. The information below gives you helpful advice and information about this temporary closure.

Where are A&E services being provided in Belfast?

The Belfast Trust continues to provide 24 hour cover, seven days a week Accident and Emergency services at the Royal Victoria Hospital and Mater Hospital sites for patients who become acutely unwell or need very urgent care.

A&E services for children up to 14 years old continue to be provided at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.

Do you need to go to A&E?

Emergency departments deal with emergency medical care. Remember that if you become unwell you can access medical care at your GP surgery or your GP out of hours service. The contact numbers for the Belfast area are:

North and West Belfast – 028 9074 4447
South and East Belfast – 028 9079 6220

More useful information can be found at the following pages:

What about other services at Belfast City Hospital?

As a major acute hospital, Belfast City Hospital is still dealing with a significant number of patients needing urgent care. For example, if you have an ongoing condition such as lung disease, arrangements are in place for you to be seen and admitted to a ward (if necessary), through your GP. If you have an existing contact arrangement with the Belfast City Hospital, this will remain in place.