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Minor injury unit (MIU)

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     MIUs are run by experienced clinicians and are available to treat non-life-threatening injuries, such as:

    • Minor cuts and lacerations
    • Dog and cat bites
    • Bruises
    • Strains and sprains
    • Simple fractures and dislocations (X-ray service usually available Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.00pm)
    • Minor burns and scalds
    • Minor head injuries –
    • Minor eye injuries
    • Splinters and other foreign bodies in the skin, the eye, ear or the nose
    • Insect bites and stings

    MIUs do not treat babies under one year old and are not specifically equipped to treat more serious conditions such as:

    • Stab wounds
    • Chest pain
    • Shortness of breath
    • Confusion and change in consciousness

     

    Find your local MIU

    Chippenham

    Chippenham Community Hospital
    Rowden Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2AJ


    Walk-in and NHS 111 referrals accepted

    Chippenham MIU is open 08:00-20:00 (last entry 19:30 to ensure patients are assessed effectively)

    X-ray is available from 8.30am until 4pm Monday to Friday - no x-ray after outside of these times or on weekends.

    Visit the HCRG website for more information.

    Paulton

    Paulton Memorial Hospital
    Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7SB

    Walk-in and NHS 111 referrals accepted

    Paulton MIU is open 08:00-20:00 (last entry 19:30 to ensure patients are assessed effectively)

    X-ray is available from 8.30am until 4pm Monday to Friday - no x-ray after outside of these times or on weekends.

    Visit the HCRG website for more information.

    Trowbridge

    Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre
    Hammersmith Fields, Trowbridge, BA14 8LW

    Walk-in and NHS 111 referrals accepted

    Trowbridge MIU is open 08:00-20:00 (last entry 19:30 to ensure patients are assessed effectively)

    X-ray is available from 8.30am until 4pm Monday to Friday - no x-ray after outside of these times or on weekends.

    Visit the HCRG website for more information.