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Minor Injuries and Illness Unit

Our friendly experienced emergency and triage practitioners specialise in treating minor injuries and illnesses for adults and children over the age of one.

OPENING HOURS

We are open from 8.30am-6pm, Monday to Friday. We accept our last walk-in patient at 5.30pm.

We are closed weekends and on public holidays. We may need to close the unit sometimes to manage demand and maintain safety during busy periods.

Please note we do not treat infants under one year of age and all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Please contact the unit on 01666 502336 before visiting if you or your child have any specific needs you want to discuss before arrival.

 

What facilities does the unit have?

The Unit has:

  • A friendly, dedicated family waiting room that offers privacy for parents and children.
  • Disability ramp access.
  • Free patient parking. During busy periods spaces can be limited, so you may want to ask someone to drop you off.

What conditions does the department treat?

Our friendly experienced emergency and triage practitioners specialise in treating minor injuries and illnesses such as:

  • Minor cuts and lacerations, including infected wounds.
  • Animal and insect bites.
  • Bruises
  • Strains and sprains.
  • Simple fractures needing an X-ray/plaster.
  • Simple dislocations.
  • Minor burns and scalds.
  • Head injuries (if the person has not been unconscious or intoxicated).
  • Minor eye injuries and conditions such as conjunctivitis.
  • Splinters and other foreign bodies in the skin, eye, ear or nose.
  • New minor illnesses (earache, sore throat, etc.).

What conditions doesn't the unit treat?

We are unable to treat patients for:

  • Serious allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock).
  • Mental health or alcohol related issues.
  • Drug overdose.
  • Pregnancy related problems.
  • Head injuries with loss of consciousness.
  • Falls from height.
  • Road traffic accidents.
  • Long-term illness.

If you experience any of the following, go immediately to your local A&E hospital or call 999:

  • Chest pain or shortness of breath.
  • Stroke or suspected stroke.
  • Sudden collapse.
  • Suspected spinal injuries.
  • Complex fractures or joint dislocation.
  • Penetrating injuries.
  • Pain that is not relieved by generic pain killers.
  • Abdominal pain.

Still unsure?
Call 111 for advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You can also call us during our opening hours on 01666 502336 and ask for the Minor Injuries & Illness Unit.

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