How to find local NHS health services in Eastbourne.
This page has details of local doctors, GPs and hospitals.
The pages in this section have advice on how to get the right treatment from NHS services and what to do in a medical emergency.
We also have live feeds into our site with the latest NHS health news, videos, audio and interactive online tools.
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Doctors and General Practitioners (GPs)
To find doctors and GPs in Eastbourne, search NHS Choices online or go to the East Sussex Community Information Service (ESCIS) website.
A new walk-in NHS Health Centre is now open to everyone seven days a week from 8am to 8pm at Eastbourne Railway Station - find out more in this section.
If you need to see a GP at night or at the weekend when your doctor's surgery is closed, you must first telephone NHS Direct on 0845 4647. If appropriate NHS Direct will refer you to the South East Health out of hours GP service.
Hospitals
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 2UD
Telephone: 01323 417400
The 24 hour Accident and Emergency Department in Eastbourne is at the DGH.
Other NHS Services
In this section you can find out about the NHS Direct nurse-led medical advice helpline on 0845 46 47 and services from your local pharmacist, or download the Local Guide to NHS Services in Eastbourne below.
If you want to find an NHS dentist, call the local NHS Dental Helpline on 0300 1000 899. Lines are open between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
For information on Sexual Health Services in your area, please call 01323 416100. For details of local Drug and Alcohol Services you can download a leaflet below.
Are money worries affecting your health? Call the NHS Stressline on 0300 123 2000.
If you want to stop smoking, you can contact the NHS East Sussex Stop Smoking Service on 0800 917 8896, or find out more in this section.
