Can you just turn up to minor injuries?
Can you just turn up to minor injuries?
If you need to visit a minor injury unit, please do not just turn up. You may be directed elsewhere or have to wait longer. Contact NHS 111 online or call 111 at any time of day or night. The team can find out where and when you should go and check minor injury unit opening times.
What is classed as minor injuries?
broken bones, sprains, bruises and wounds. abscesses and wound infections. minor head injuries. broken noses and nosebleeds.
What are examples of minor injuries?
Examples of minor injuries include the following.
- Shallow cuts or abrasions.
- Sprains and muscle strain.
- Bruises and skin lesions.
- Minor burns covering only a small area of skin.
How are minor injuries treated?
Treating a Minor Sports Injury
- Rest. Pain is your body’s way of telling you to rest an injured area.
- Ice. Ice is a great pain reliever.
- Compression. Putting pressure (compression) on an injury helps limit swelling and gives support.
- Elevation. Keeping an injury raised (elevated) helps reduce swelling.
Where do you go if you are not registered with a GP?
If you have an urgent health problem but have not registered with a GP, you can still attend your local surgery. Ask to be seen under the “immediately necessary treatment” scheme.
Is minor injuries in A&E?
If your injury is not serious, you can get help from a minor injuries unit (MIU), rather than going to an A&E department. This will allow A&E staff to concentrate on people with serious, life-threatening conditions and will save you a potentially long wait.
How are minor injuries treated at home?
Rest the injured part. Put Ice or cold compresses on the area several times a day to reduce swelling. Compress the area with a splint or bandage to prevent swelling. Elevate the injured part so that it’s above the heart.
What are the 4 treatment procedures for minor injuries?
RICE treatment involves four steps:
- Rest. First, protect the injury from additional strain.
- Ice. To minimize swelling and pain, apply a cold pack or bag of ice to the injured area.
- Compression.
- Elevation.
Can a visitor see a GP?
Not every NHS treatment in England is free of charge. Treatment in A&E departments, at GP surgeries and under the Mental Health Act remains free for all. However, the NHS will let foreign visitors know up front if care is chargeable before treatment begins, and GPs will check the status of patients.
Can I see a doctor if I’m not registered?
If you are not registered with a GP you will be unable to see one unless you have a serious emergency. In most other cases, calling 111 is a better option. If you are not registered with a GP but need treatment at a GP Surgery you will need to complete a temporary registration form.
Are there any minor injury units in Kent?
There are other minor injury units in Kent which are operated by other providers, not KCHFT. For more details, please see our in an emergency page. You must make an appointment first, by calling 111.
Where is the minor injury unit in Folkestone?
Folkestone Minor Injury Unit, Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, Kent CT19 5BN. 8am to 8pm, every day of the year.
Where is the minor injuries unit at Sheffield Hospital?
Minor Injuries Unit Minor Injuries Unit, B Floor, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF Open 8am – 8pm, 365 days per year. No appointment necessary but social distancing will be in place and patients are asked to wear a mask and gel their hands on entry and exit from the Unit.
How many staff does the Royal Hallamshire Hospital have?
Royal Hallamshire Hospital. Overview. The Royal Hallamshire Hospital is situated a mile from the city on the Trust’s central campus. Nearly 6,000 staff work at the Royal Hallamshire in a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical roles.
