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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 between 9am and 4.15pm)
- Minor burns and scalds
- Minor head injuries – new increased confusion, any loss of consciousness and intoxication can not be treated in MIU
- 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
If you have a non-life-threatening injury, contact NHS 111 and they will help you to get the right treatment, including arranging a time for you to visit an MIU if necessary.
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