Increased hours at minor injuries unit, Ely

The minor injuries unit located at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Ely has extended its opening times and is now open from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday, from Monday (19^th January).

The unit operates a no appointment needed, walk-in service and treats the following types of injury:

· wounds – cuts and bruises (tetanus immunisation can also be given)
· bites – human, insect and animal
· minor burns and scalds
· muscle and joint injuries – strains, sprains, limb fractures
· sports injuries
· emergency contraception
· eye problems eg. removal of foreign bodies, conjunctivitis
· earache (patients aged two years and over)
· cystitis (not children or male patients)
· minor head injuries (with no loss of consciousness).

Published 23rd January 2015