Minor Injuries Unit - Heatherwood

All minor injury management including:

• Cuts, bruises and lacerations
• Soft tissue and sports injuries
• Strains and sprains
• Injuries to hands and feet
• Dislocated fingers and toes
• Fractures to arms and legs
• Minor head injuries
• Eye problems
• Minor burns, bites, stings and minor reactions
• Dog bites
• Foreign bodies in soft tissues, nose and ears.

X-ray Service

Heatherwood Minor Injuries Unit offers a limited service covering upper and lower limbs. We do not x-ray the head, neck, back or chest and we do not x-ray children less than two years of age.

The Minor Injuries Unit is unable to treat the following:

• Chest pain
• Respiratory problems
• Maternity and gynaecological conditions
• Road traffic accidents
• Drug overdose
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Alcohol related problems
• Head injuries in the elderly
• Severe allergic reactions
• Abdominal pains

These conditions need to be seen by a doctor, in an A&E department or by your GP. If you suffer serious injury or become very unwell a 999 ambulance should be called.