Oswestry Health Centre - Minor Injury Unit (NHS England)
Oswestry Health Centre
Thomas Savin Road
Oswestry
SY11 1GA
Tel: 01691 663617
Disabled Access: Yes
Website: http://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/rte.asp?id=10004
Summary
This is a minor injury unit based in England and the service is provided by NHS England. Please contact to discuss services offered in more detail or visit the website.
Exclusions to the Minor Injury Unit
- Any medical issues such as allergic reactions, sore throats, infections, rashes, etc.
- Any minor illnesses.
- Wounds which are post-operative, maternity related or needlestick injury.
- Head injuries where the person is unconscious, has neuro complications or the person is on blood thinners.
- Swelling without injury, e.g., possible DVT or gout or aggravated arthritis.
What will be seen at the Minor Injury Unit
- Minor injuries and bites, cuts, or lacerations.
- Minor burns and scalds.
- Uncomplicated fractures which require plaster.
- Minor head injuries (if no complications outlined in exclusions).
- Soft tissue injuries e.g., sprains and bruises.
- Wound infections and superficial foreign bodies.
Last Updated: 22 December 2023 14:43 by NHS 111 Wales