Forest of Dean Community Hospital - Minor Injury Unit (NHS England)
Steam Mills Road
Cinderford
GL14 3HY
Tel: 0300 421 2121
Disabled Access: Yes
Website: http://www.ghc.nhs.uk/locations/forest-of-dean-hospital/
Summary
MIIU services at the Forest of Dean Community Hospital will be open from Friday 17th May.
Friday 17th May - full closure of service until 12 midday. Booked appointments only (no walk ins) from 12 noon until 8pm.
Saturday 18th May onwards - New MIIU fully open from 8am to 8pm (last patient 7.30pm)
This is a minor injury unit based in England and the service is provided by NHS England. Please contact to discuss services offered in more detail or visit the website. You can contact the Minor Injury and Illness Unit's Telephone Triage System prior to attending on 0300 421 7777.
Exclusions to the Minor Injury Unit
- Head injuries with loss of consciousness
- Alcohol-related problems
- Overdoses
- Complicated or serious injuries
- Major or long standing illnesses
What will be seen at the Minor Injury Unit
- Sprains
- Simple fractures needing x-rays and plasters
- Simple wounds that may need suturing (stitches)
- Minor burns
- Emergency contraception
- Minor head injuries with no loss of consciousness
- Minor illness, earache, sore throat, etc.
- Skin problems such as rashes, bites, stings and infections
- Eye conditions including foreign bodies and conjunctivitis
Last Updated: 17 May 2024 10:53 by NHS 111 Wales