A Minor Injuries Unit can treat injuries that are not critical or life-threatening. You may wish to consider attending a Minor Injuries Unit if it is suitable for the type of injury that you have.
What can be treated at a Minor Injuries Unit
Types of injuries treated can include:
- Injuries to upper and lower limbs
- Broken bones, sprains, bruises and wounds
- Bites – human, animal and insect
- Burns and scalds
- Abscesses and wound infections
- Minor head injuries
- Broken noses and nosebleeds
- Foreign bodies in the eyes and nose
| Hospital | Opening Hours | Contact Numer |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor Community Hospital Castle Street Bangor BT20 4TA | Currently closed due to COVID-19. | (028) 9147 5120 |
| Ards Community Hospital Church Street Newtownards BT23 4AS | Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, by an appointment only basis. Please call (028) 9151 0110. Those contacting the service will be given an appointment as appropriate. Closed weekends. CLOSED on Christmas Day | (028) 9151 0110 |
| Downe Hospital 2 Struell Wells Road Downpatrick BT30 6RL | Saturday - Sunday, 9am – 5pm, by an appointment only basis. The telephone number for Downe Hospital Minor Injuries Service is (028) 4483 8091. Those contacting the service will be given an appointment as appropriate. OPEN on Christmas Day. | (028) 4483 8091 |
Contact Details
Bangor Community Hospital
Castle Street
Bangor
BT20 4TA
(028) 9147 5120Ards Community Hospital
Church Street
Newtownards
BT23 4AS
Downe Hospital
2 Struell Wells Road
Downpatrick
BT30 6RL