Portland Community Hospital
Service

Portland Community Hospital Minor Injuries Unit (MIU)

What does it do?
Service Delivery Area

Portland and surrounding area

What are the service opening times?

10.00-18.00 7 days a week

last consultation 17:30 Monday – 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?

Nurse-led service (no Doctor present)

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

Minor injuries such as lacerations, sprains / soft tissue injuries and simple fractures 

Who will I see?

You will see a nurse practitioner who has specialised in minor injuries and aliments.

As a patient, how do I access services?

Walk in no appointments or referrals necessary

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

A small selection of leaflets available,

Do you have information for Carers?

We have leaflets that can give you written advice about caring for your injury & the what MIU services it can offer

Where, when and how often are the clinics?

Portland Community Hospital Minor Injuries Department

10.00-18.00 7 days a week

Who can I contact to find out more?

Portland Minor Injuries Unit

01305 860111