Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership is to reveal a detailed paper with recommended changes for the
minor injuries unit at Chalmers Hospital in Banff.
Some actions, which could be taken now, are very simple - instead of local road signs stating 'Ludlow Hospital - No A&E' why not state what we do have, 'Ludlow Hospital -
minor injuries unit' which would be inexpensive and informative.
The spokesperson said: "Once The Grange University Hospital opens in 2021, the Royal Gwent will be designated as an Enhanced Local General Hospital and among many other services it will have a 24-hour/seven-days-aweek
Minor Injuries Unit to deal with non life-threatening urgent conditions.
Park Terrace Medical Practice, formerly located in ParkTerrace and St Ninians Health Centre now has premises in the health and care village's GP and
minor injuries unit.
With another cold snap on the way, health bosses are reminding people to go to their local
minor injuries unit rather than A&E for any slips, trips and falls.
Visiting is being restricted at Ellen Badger Hospital's ward and
minor injuries unit.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board said: "A
minor injuries unit is not appropriate for a life-threatening condition."
By TOM DAVIDSON Daily Post Reporter tom.davidson@trinitymirror.com PATIENTS will have to make a 40-mile round trip for treatment after a town's
minor injuries unit closed due to low staffing levels.
"It is clear from the evidence given today at the inquest that when Fallan attended the Robert Peel
Minor Injuries Unit the nurse did not further assess the risk of deep vein thrombosis."
| NHS WALK-IN CENTRES OR NHS
MINOR INJURIES UNITS For treatment of minor illnesses or injuries without an appointment you can use an NHS Walk-in Centre or
Minor Injuries Unit: NEWCASTLE | Lemington Walk-in Centre, Lemington Resource Centre.
He was referred to the
minor injuries unit instead of the major injuries unit.
NHS Walk-in Centres or NHS
Minor Injuries Units For treatment of minor illnesses or injuries without an appointment you can go to a NHS Walk-in Centre or
Minor Injuries Unit, staffed by skilled and experienced Nursing Practitioners.