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Minor injuries units (MIU)

Get fast-track treatment at a minor injury unit – you could be seen 2 x faster compared to A&E.

Minor Injuries Units - Get fast-track treatment at a minor injury unit – you could be seen 2 x faster compared to A&E

If you have an injury that is not life threatening, you can get help from a minor injuries unit (MIU), rather than going to A&E. This allows A&E staff to concentrate on people with serious, life-threatening conditions and will save you a potentially long wait.

There are minor injuries units at:

Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital
Bell Road
Sittingbourne
ME10 4DT
Telephone: 01795 418300
Open 9am to 9pm 7 days a week.

Sheppey Community Hospital
Plover Road, Minster-on-Sea
ME12 3LT
Telephone: 01795 879104
Open 9am to 9pm 7 days a week.

MIUs are usually nurse-led services and an appointment is not necessary.

Phone before you go

If you’re unsure where to get the treatment that’s right for you - phone before you go.

  • If you have an illness or injury that is not life threatening contact your GP surgery first if possible.

  • If your surgery is closed contact MedOCC on 01634 891855.

  • You can also call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 anytime for advice on where to go.

Minor Injuries Units

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MIUs can treat

  • Sprains and strains

  • Broken bones

  • Wound infections

  • Minor burns and scalds

  • Minor head injuries

  • Insect and animal bites

  • Minor eye injuries

  • Injuries to the back, shoulder and chest    

MIUs can't treat

  • Children under the age of three
  • Chest pain
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Major injuries
  • Problems usually dealt with by a GP
  • Stomach pains
  • Gynaecological problems
  • Pregnancy problems
  • Allergic reactions
  • Overdoses
  • Alcohol related problems
  • Mental health problems
  • Conditions likely to require hospital admission
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