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If you have an injury is not life-threatening, you can get help from a minor injuries unit (MIU) rather than going to an A&E department. This will allow A&E staff to concentrate on people with serious, life-threatening conditions and will most probably save you a longer wait for treatment.
We have MIUs at several of our community hospitals across Dorset, offering treatment for:
We can also provide emergency contraception, and may be able to help with minor ailments (check with your local MIU).
All our MIUs have X-ray facilities but opening times vary. We are also unable to X-ray certain parts of the body, or children under the age of two. If possible, please call your local MIU first to assess if an X-ray is required.
If your problem is not urgent, please contact your GP surgery first. You can still call your GP outside normal surgery hours, but you will usually be directed to an out-of-hours service. The out-of-hours period is 6.30pm to 8am on weekdays, and all day at weekends and bank holidays.
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Blandford MIU is temporarily closed, with staff relocated to Shaftesbury and Wimborne MIUs to improve services and extend opening times.
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Please note that all MIUs will see their last patient 30 minutes before closing.
Usual opening Times (this MIU is not open during COVID-19): Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 18.00 Saturday – Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00 Bank Holidays: 10.00 – 16.00
X-ray facilities: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 09.00 – 17.00 (occasionally on Friday) no bank holidays or weekends
Opening times during COVID-19 outbreak
MIU:
Monday to Friday: 9am-8pmSaturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 9am-6pm
X-ray facilities: Monday to Friday: 9am-4.30pmSaturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: CLOSED
During the COVID-19 pandemic, please call the hospital on 01308 426245 to make an appointment. Do not just turn up.
Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 18.00 Saturday – Sunday: 09.00 - 18.00 Bank Holidays: 09.00 - 18.00
X-ray facilities: Monday to Friday 09.00 – 17.00 No bank holidays or weekends
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Portland MIU is temporarily closed, with staff relocated to Shaftesbury and Wimborne MIUs to improve services and extend opening times
WiFi: No
Usual opening Times (this MIU is not open during COVID-19): Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 17.00 Saturday and Sunday: Closed Bank Holidays: 09.00 - 17.00 Christmas Day & Boxing Day: Closed
X-ray facilities: Monday and Wednesday 14.00 – 17.00 Friday 09.00 – 12.00 No bank holidays or weekends
Monday to Friday: 8am-8pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 8am-8pm
X-ray facilities: Monday to Friday: 9am-2pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: CLOSED
Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 20.00 Saturday – Sunday: 08.00 - 20.00 Bank Holidays: 08.00 - 20.00 Christmas Day 08.00 - 15.30
X-ray facilities: Monday to Friday 09.00 – 13.00 no bank holidays or weekends
MIU
Monday to Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 8am-8pm
Please note that all MIUs will see their last patient 30 minutes before closing and you must call ahead and book an appointment. Do not just turn up.
X-ray
Monday to Friday: 8.30am-4pm
Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: closed.
Please do not just turn up. Make an appointment by calling 01747 851535.
X-ray facilities: Monday to Friday: 9am-12.30pm and 1.30-4.30pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: CLOSED
Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 18.00 Saturday – Sunday: 10.00 - 16.00 Bank Holidays: 10.00 - 16.00
X-ray facilities: Monday to Friday 09.15 – 12.30 and 13.30 – 16.30 (Except Wednesday - Closed)
No bank holidays or weekends
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Yeatman Hospital MIU is temporarily closed, with staff relocated to Shaftesbury and Wimborne MIUs to improve services and extend opening times
Usual opening Times (this MIU is not open during COVID-19):
Monday to Friday: 09.00 -18.00 Saturday – Sunday: 10.00- 16.00 Bank Holidays: 10.00 – 16.00
X-ray facilities: Monday to Friday 09.00 – 17.00 no bank holidays or weekends
UTC:
Monday to Sunday: 8am-8pm (Including Bank Holidays)
X-ray facilities: Walk-in only Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 10am-2pm
Opening Times:
Monday to Sunday: 08.00 - 20:00 (Including Bank Holidays)
X-ray facilities: Walk-in only Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 12:00 and 14.00-16:30 Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 10:00 - 12:00
