Sidwell Street Walk-in Centre
The Walk-In Centre is designed to manage urgent, non-life-threatening medical issues. It serves as an alternative to A&E for conditions requiring prompt attention but not emergency care.
- Located in the city centre on Sidwell Street
- Staffed by highly trained Enhanced Clinical Practitioners
- Open 7 days a week, including bank holidays (except Christmas Day)
- No X-ray or blood testing (phlebotomy) available
- Last patient book-in is at 7:30pm, but may close earlier if capacity is reached
- For patients aged 2 and over
- Does not manage long-term or chronic conditions (e.g. wound care, high-blood pressure) – please contact your GP
- Does not offer repeat prescriptions – please contact your GP or NHS 111 for urgent prescription needs
Please call NHS 111 before attending to ensure you are directed to the most appropriate service.
Devon Sexual Health Exeter also has a clinic at Sidwell Street. Please visit the Devon Sexual Health website for more information.
Sidwell Street Walk-in Centre more on what we do
Please note that the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) is closed on Christmas Day. Normal hours will resume on Boxing Day.
We can treat:
Minor Injuries (Note: X-ray not available):
- Cuts and grazes
- Sprains and strains
- Minor burns and scalds
- Minor head injuries
- Bites and stings
Minor Illnesses:
- Coughs, colds, flu-like symptoms
- Sore throats and earaches
- Eye irritations or infections
- Skin infections and rashes
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea
- Fever in adults and children (aged 2+)
- Emergency contraception
You don't need an appointment and coming to a walk-in centre will mean you'll avoid a long wait in the Emergency Department.
If you’re not sure which service is best for you, please visit NHS 111 online or phone 111 for guidance.
Devon Sexual Health more on what we do
We provide:
- Contraception
- Emergency contraception
- Pregnancy testing and advice about unplanned pregnancy
- HIV Testing
- Care for people diagnosed and living with HIV
- STI testing and treatment of all STIs
- PEP emergency anti-HIV medication if you have been exposed to HIV
- Safer sex advice, help with partner notification and other sexual health problems
Sidwell Street Walk-in Centre contact us
The centre's address and postcode is:
31 Sidwell Street
Exeter
Devon
EX4 6NN
Telephone:
01392 276892
Opening times:
8am-8pm, seven days a week, with the last patient book in time at 7.30pm
Please check our Facebook account or the NHSquicker app for updates on any changes to these opening times. Help us help you and use NHS 111 to make sure you get the care you need.
Devon Sexual Health Exeter contact us
The centre's address and postcode is:
31 Sidwell Street
Exeter
Devon
EX4 6NN
Appointments Only
Monday 9:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Young Persons (<18 years) Drop-In Service:
Tuesday 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Telephone: 0300 303 3989
Getting here
Via bus: you can use the Red and Green Park & Ride buses, as well as a number of local and regional bus services. You can plan your bus journey using the Stagecoach website.
Via car: the nearest car park is a two-minute walk away from Sidwell Street WIC and located on Bampfylde Street. More information about city centre car parks can be found on the Exeter City Council website.