Our services
Please be aware that we do not treat children under one year of age.
Our experienced nurse practitioners will diagnose and treat:
- Bites and stings
- Cuts and grazes
- Limb injuries
- Minor burns/scalds
- Minor eye injuries
- Minor head injuries
- Removal of foreign bodies from the ears or nose
- Removal of splinters
- Sprains and strains
- Sudden neck pain
- Suspected fractures/broken bones
The MIU can only treat minor injuries. We cannot treat:
- Allergic reactions – visit your GP or go directly to A&E
- Asthma – visit your GP
- Breathing difficulties – go directly to A&E
- Earache/infections – visit your GP
- Mental health problems – visit your GP
- Pregnancy related problems – contact your midwife
- Serious injuries – go directly to A&E or dial 999
- Severe chest pain – dial 999
- Sore throat – visit your local pharmacy
- Stomach pain – visit your GP
- Vomiting and diarrhoea – visit your local pharmacy
If you arrive at the MIU with any of these conditions, you will be re-directed to a more appropriate NHS service.
If you are unsure whether we can treat your condition then dial 111 and the NHS 111 team will advise you.