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Bridport Community Hospital Minor Injuries Unit (MIU)

What does it do?

Nurse led service assessing and treatment of minor injuries and illness for adults & children.  We offer advice and treatment of lacerations, burns and wounds, musculoskeletal injuries including sprains and strains to legs and arms, fractures, head injuries, eye injuries, foreign bodies and assessments following a fall in the elderly.  We also offer treatment & advice for minor illnesses such as coughs & colds, asthma, bites & stings, rashes & allergic reactions, earache & sore throats and emergency contraception.  Following injury/illness we can arrange follow up care with GP, out of hours GP, clinics & refer directly to A&E or the on-call specialities at Dorchester hospital. 

Service Delivery Area

Bridport and surrounding area

What are the service opening times?

Open 7 days a week.  Closed Christmas day.

1st November to 31st March opens 9am closes 6pm

1st April to 31st October opens 9am closes at 8pm

Last consultation 17:30 Mon – Friday, also the units close for 30 mins for lunch. This time varies due to the number of attendees to the units.

How can I refer?
[For appropriate professional/clinical referrers only - service users please see below]

Walk in - no appointments or referrals necessary.

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?

The staff are able to request and interpret x-rays, apply plaster casts, close uncomplicated wounds with steristrips, glue or stitches. Advanced wound management skills, prescribe limited range of medications, analgesia/antibiotics and anti histamines, remove foreign bodies from eyes, nose and skin.  We currently have access to x-ray facility between Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.  We can perform dressings out of hours and at weekends if needed to fit around your work and child care needs.

Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?

We are able to assess and treat ear, throat, chest and urinary tract infections and assess acute asthma attacks.  If you would like advice about a rash or illness the staff are happy for you to attend.

Who will I see?

You will see a Nurse Practitioner who has specialised in minor injuries and ailments.

As a patient, how do I access services?

On arrival at the unit you will be seen in order of clinical priority.  Outside of holiday periods you will normally be seen within 15 minutes of arrival.

How can I get involved / what support groups are available?

A small selection of leaflets are available.

Do you have information for Carers?
Where, when and how often are the clinics?

Bridport Community Hospital MIU Department

Open 7 days a week.  Closed Christmas day.

1st November to 31st March opens 9am closes 6pm

1st April to 31st October opens 9am closes at 8pm

Who can I contact to find out more?

Minor Injuries direct line is 01308 426245.