Worcestershire’s minor injury units (MIUs) are here for you this bank holiday weekend
MIUs or Minor Injury Units across Worcestershire will be open throughout the 2023 August bank holiday weekend, offering prompt advice and treatment to anyone with a minor injury.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, which runs units in Bromsgrove, Evesham, and Malvern are encouraging the public to utilise their local units this weekend, to help ease pressure on emergency departments.
Dawn Shaw, Matron for Countywide Minor Injury Units said, “Whether you’ve tripped in the garden, pulled a muscle playing sport, or burnt yourself on a BBQ, our experienced team are on hand to provide advice and treatment this bank holiday weekend.
“Staffed by emergency nurse practitioners, we offer expert advice and treatment for a variety of minor injuries including cuts, grazes, wounds, sprains, strains and minor burns.
“Waits at a minor injury unit are often shorter than emergency departments, helping you get back to enjoying your bank holiday quicker”.
Fern, a patient who recently attended a local MIU said, “When I splashed varnish into my eye I started to panic, but the MIU staff saw me quickly and helped to reassure me and keep me calm. The nurse that treated me was really thorough and understood my worries. Thankfully, I was in and out in just over an hour and had no lasting effects from the injury”.
Those needing treatment for a minor injury are encouraged to use the NHS111 online service (if patient is over the age of 5 years) or call NHS111 to speak to a trained adviser who, if required, will book an appointment for them to attend an MIU for treatment.
Alternatively, you can walk-in to any of Worcestershire's Minor Injury Units without the need for an appointment.
The locations and opening times for local units can be found on the Trust website.
Unfortunately, minor injury units are unable to treat illnesses. Those needing advice or treatment for a minor illness should visit their local pharmacy who offer expert, confidential advice as well as medicines for minor ailments such as colds, tummy troubles, and much more.
For urgent, but not life-threatening illnesses contact NHS111 online. Trained advisers can direct people to the best possible care for their needs, including arranging an out-of-hours GP appointment or an appointment to attend an emergency department if needed.