A Minor Injury Unit can treat injuries that are not critical or life-threatening. You may wish to consider attending a Minor Injury Unit if it is suitable for the type of injury that you have.
What can be treated at a Minor Injury Unit?
Types of injuries 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
| Opening Hours | Contact Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Downe Hospital Nurse Led Minor Injury Unit | Saturday - Sunday, 9am – 5pm, by appointment only. | Patients requiring medical treatment at the Downe Hospital for a minor injury must PHONE FIRST(028) 4483 8091 Those contacting the service will be given an appointment as appropriate. |
