Can you still just drop in to Kings Walk in Xray?

[sunbob]

I once did this years ago with a suspected fracture. Their web page says 'walk in service', although the first paragraph is about 'your letter'.

An AI Google search answer says you need a letter from your GP to drop in.

Any more recent experience greatly appreciated,  thank you. 

 

Kings page about the clinic 

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/services/services-a-to-z/general-imaging/

[Sue]

I know it's not the same thing, but if you went to A&E you would be able to get an immediate x-ray if they thought it was necessary.

I know two people who weren't going to bother, and in both cases they had broken bones.

Alternatively, try phoning the King's switchboard and asking? They might be able to put you through to someone who would know, even on a Saturday?

Good luck!

[Jenny1]

If you can get to Guy's Urgent Care Centre this is a better option for a suspected fracture. I went a couple of weeks ago after an ankle injury and the whole process of being seen, getting an x-ray etc took only two hours.

[Sue]

Just now, Jenny1 said:

If you can get to Guy's Urgent Care Centre this is a better option for a suspected fracture. I went a couple of weeks ago after an ankle injury and the whole process of being seen, getting an x-ray etc took only two hours.

Yes, good shout. 

That is usually a better option, though it isn't always quicker. Last time I went there it was unusually busy and I had to wait a very long time. They did say this was unusual.

But definitely usually quicker than Kings, even factoring in the additional travelling time. But easy to get there on the train, five minutes walk from London Bridge.

[Eats Dulwich]

On 16/08/2025 at 08:27, Sue said:

five minutes walk from London Bridge.

Or ten minutes limp.

[Sue]

13 hours ago, Eats Dulwich said:

Or ten minutes limp.

Depends whether the possible fracture is in your foot or leg!

[malumbu]

Minor injuries are good, not sure where nearest is - Barts?  But I recall they work office hours rather than 24/7.  First time I went for suspected fracture it was film, but second time digital and much more joined up.  Lewisham ED were pretty good, which is where I would now go.  Depends on how busy they are Kings has more comprehensive facilities I understand.  

[Sue]

3 hours ago, malumbu said:

Minor injuries are good, not sure where nearest is - Barts?  But I recall they work office hours rather than 24/7.  First time I went for suspected fracture it was film, but second time digital and much more joined up.  Lewisham ED were pretty good, which is where I would now go.  Depends on how busy they are Kings has more comprehensive facilities I understand.  

Doesn't Kings have a minor injuries place alongside A&E? Maybe I've imagined it.

I wish they would ban speakers on phones there. I recently unexpectedly had to go to Kings late at night due to 111 making a mistake and then phoning me several hours later to tell me I had to go to Kings and no it wouldn't wait till morning.

In the waiting room I eventually got to after having "medical history?" barked at me etc etc  (what do they want, a list of all my ailments since childhood?)  there was a TV with the sound on quite high,  plus three people all watching different things on their mobiles with the sound on even higher.

That was in addition to the usual other disruptions, people shouting etc etc.

It's not a great place to be at the best of times if you are ill or injured (I don't mean the medical care, which is generally great once you have got as far as getting it).

The only upside was that at least I was able to get a late bus home after I had been treated.