Minor injuries unit glasgow

Nobody wants to be sitting about in a hospital emergency department for longer than they need to be — especially at Christmas — so NHSGGC is launching a campaign to highlight the benefits of visiting one of its Minor injuries unit glasgow Injuries Units instead.

If you have a minor injury, such as a cut that need stitches, a broken bone, a sprains or minor burn, please call NHS 24 on and ask for our Minor Injuries Unit MIU service. NHS 24 will give you advice on what to do next. If you are referred to the MIU, your assessment will be carried out by a team of highly experienced staff, led by Emergency Nurse Practitioners. They will give you quick access to health information, advice and treatment. Treatment includes being able to arrange x-rays if required, apply plasters or splints and stitch and dress wounds. If you have a stomach upset, cough or a high temperature then self-care, your local pharmacy or your GP can give you any advice or treatment you may need. The units are open 9.

Minor injuries unit glasgow

Open 8am-8pm daily , our unit is run by emergency practitioners who are well-trained and experienced specialist nurses and paramedics. They are able to assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of minor injuries and ailments for both adults and children over one year old. There are no doctors in the unit. You do not need an appointment. Please note the last booking is at 7. During busy periods, we will offer an immediate assessment triage service which may mean you are re-directed to the most appropriate health care facility. If you have a suspected respiratory infection, or Covid symptoms, please contact your GP or visit the NHS website. If any symptoms are serious or life threatening please contact Following your assessment, patients may be treated and discharged, or if appropriate referred onto other health care providers. On call cover is also available for emergency referrals outside of these hours. Click here for information on how to find us. During the Easter bank holiday and planned industrial action by junior doctors 7am 11 April to 7am 15 April , people are urged to use services wisely.

Northcote Surgery. During the Easter bank holiday and planned industrial action by junior doctors 7am 11 April to 7am 15 Aprilpeople are urged to use services wisely. This website uses cookies.

Minor injuries units are designed for the assessment and treatment of injuries of a potentially painful, but non-life-threatening, nature. The Minor Injury Service within each hospital form part of the main emergency department. Access is through the main reception. NHS 24 can also offer additional assessment options, so they may advise you that you are able to access quicker treatment from another service. For more health information visit NHS Inform.

If you have a minor injury, such as a cut that need stitches, a broken bone, a sprains or minor burn, please call NHS 24 on and ask for our Minor Injuries Unit MIU service. NHS 24 will give you advice on what to do next. If you are referred to the MIU, your assessment will be carried out by a team of highly experienced staff, led by Emergency Nurse Practitioners. They will give you quick access to health information, advice and treatment. Treatment includes being able to arrange x-rays if required, apply plasters or splints and stitch and dress wounds.

Minor injuries unit glasgow

We try to make sure that patients are not disturbed while having their meals and staff may ask visitors to leave during meal times. However, if you wish to help your relative or friend during meal times, please discuss this with the ward staff. Sometimes patients would like a family member with them to provide support. We can accommodate a family member or carer to stay overnight, where necessary.

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Find out more here. Getting to our Minor Injuries Unit. Self Care. You will not have to wait for people with serious injuries and conditions to be treated first. There are no doctors in the unit. For this age group you are likely to get the fastest expert treatment for these injuries here. They are able to assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of minor injuries and ailments for both adults and children over one year old. Further information. Our minor injuries unit will also be open each day 8am to 8pm. Enable or Disable Cookies. Your assessment at MIU will be carried out by a team of highly experienced staff, led by Emergency Nurse Practitioners giving you quick access to health information, advice and treatment. If you are referred to the MIU, your assessment will be carried out by a team of highly experienced staff, led by Emergency Nurse Practitioners. Which MIU should I go to?

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For more health information visit NHS Inform. Where do I go when you are closed? All adult ED departments also have facilities to treat minor injuries but patients will always be seen quicker at the stand-alone MIUs. Minor Injuries Services are currently provided from the following sites: Acute hospitals — 7 days per week: Hairmyres 9am-9pm Monklands 9am-9pm Wishaw 9am-9pm The Minor Injury Service within each hospital form part of the main emergency department. Children and Babies under 5 years. If you are unsure the right place to go for the right treatment, please contact NHS24 on On call cover is also available for emergency referrals outside of these hours. These units open between 9. Our minor injuries unit will also be open each day 8am to 8pm. Northcote Surgery. Nobody wants to be sitting about in a hospital emergency department for longer than they need to be — especially at Christmas — so NHSGGC is launching a campaign to highlight the benefits of visiting one of its Minor Injuries Units instead.