• Neath Port Talbot Hospital - Minor Injury Unit

    Baglan Way

    Port Talbot

    SA12 7BX

    Tel: 01639 862160

    Disabled Access: Yes

    Website: http://sbuhb.nhs.wales/hospitals/our-hospitals/neath-port-talbot-hospital/

    Summary

    Remember to Think 111 First.  If you require the Minor Injury Unit or need advice on where to go, contact 111 before attending the Minor Injury Unit.

    Neath Port Talbot Hospital (NPTH), Minor Injury Unit (MIU) offers a service for ‘walk-in’ patients over the age of one year, who have injured themselves within the last 4 weeks. It is important to understand NPTH MIU is NOT an Emergency Department (ED), and not equipped with the specialist staff, equipment & facilities to manage serious or life-threatening conditions.  By attending MIU when you require ED level care you may be significantly delaying your access to critical and lifesaving treatment. For an understanding of potentially serious conditions that need to be assessed in an ED please see below.

    To help you decide where to attend and if MIU is the most appropriate service, it is important to consider the mechanism of injury (MOI). Simply the more force involved the more chance of a serious injury. Examples of significant MOI’s that should not attend the MIU but require assessment at an ED or a 999 call include:




    • Road traffic collision with significant damage to vehicle (undrivable), high speed collision, vehicle rolled over, or other passengers seriously injured

    • Motorcycle, bicycle, e-bike or e-scooter crash over 20mph

    • Falling down a flight of stairs or falling off a roof or high ladder (over 10 ft / 3m)

    • A pedestrian being hit by a car, motorcycle, bicycle, e-bike or e-scooter

    • Being trampled or crushed by large object e.g. Heavy machinery, horse, or cow

    • Burns involving an area greater than 3 times the size of the patient hand or involving face or groin areas

    • Any stabbing or penetrating type injury to head, neck chest, back, abdomen, pelvic area, thighs, or upper arms

    • NOTE: an ELDERLY or FRAIL person may sustain serious injuries just from falling from standing



    For full details on the reduction of hours at the Minor Injury Unit, please visit Minor Injury Unit - Neath Port Talbot - Swansea Bay University Health Board 


    Is this service available in Welsh?: The Health Board welcomes correspondence and telephone calls in Welsh or English. The website can also be translated into Welsh by clicking 'Cymraeg' on the desired webpage.


    Out Of Hours Access Arrangements: Can refer patients to the nearest open MIU when this MIU is closed, or patients can be seen in their nearest Emergency Department if urgent.

    Last Updated: 04 December 2024 08:58 by NHS 111 Wales

  • Map

  • Normal Opening Hours

    OpenClose
    Monday8.00am9.00pm
    Tuesday8.00am9.00pm
    Wednesday8.00am9.00pm
    Thursday8.00am9.00pm
    Friday8.00am9.00pm
    Saturday8.00am9.00pm
    Sunday8.00am9.00pm
    Bank Holiday8.00am9.00pm

    What will be seen

    TypeYes/NoExclusions
    Abdominal InjuryNoCall 999/attend an Emergency Department (ED) for assessment. e.g. handlebar injury to abdomen
    Airway ProblemNoCall 999/attend an ED for assessment
    Allergic ReactionNoCall 999/attend an ED for assessment if any features of anaphylaxis such as sudden rapid swelling - of the lips/ mouth/ throat/ tongue/ difficulty in breathing or collapse
    AssaultYesExclusions Apply: Not accepting if there is a loss of consciousness or if the patient is taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) or intoxicated – call 999/attend an ED for assessment
    Back InjuryYesExclusions Apply: Call 999/attend an ED for assessment if unable to walk weakness or altered feeling to the legs/ genitalia/ or anus areas or if there is change to bladder or bowel function. Contact 111 if back pain with no injury or long-standing back pain
    Bites & StingsYesExclusions Apply: Call 999/attend ED for assessment if swollen lips/ tongue/ throat/ breathing difficulties/ feeling faint or there is collapse. Attend ED for assessment if the bite is from snake or bat
    Burns & ScaldsYesExclusions Apply: Call 999/attend ED for assessment if the burn is larger than 3 times the size of the patient’s hand or if the burn involves the face or genital area. Not accepting if the patient has breathed in smoke/fumes in an enclosed space or there has been any explosion or chemicals involved
    Chest InjuriesYesExclusions Apply: Call 999/attend ED for assessment if deep wound/ short of breath/ coughing up blood/ the patient is taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) or they have developed chest infections symptoms after an injury to their chest
    Chest PainNoCall 999/attend an ED for assessment if new onset of chest pain. Call 111 if chest pain is not a new problem
    ChokingNoCall 999/attend an ED for assessment
    Confusion (new onset)NoCall 111. If confused with signs of stroke call 999/attend an ED for assessment
    Ear InjuryYes
    Eye InjuryYes
    Facial InjuryYesExclusions Apply: Call 999/attend ED for assessment if loss of consciousness or if the patient is taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) or intoxicated
    FallsYesExclusions Apply: Call 999/attend ED for assessment if the patient is unable to recall events and the fall was unwitnessed. If the height of fall was more than 10ft. If patients over 65 years old if the fall was more than 3 steps (2-3ft)
    Fit (seizure)NoCall 999/attend an ED for assessment if first fit or fit is longer than normal
    Removal of Foreign BodiesYesExclusions Apply: Call 111 for assessment if rectal or vaginal foreign bodies
    Head InjuriesYesExclusions Apply: Call 999/attend ED if loss of consciousness/ the patient is not alert/ if the patient is taking anticoagulants (blood thinners)/ has vomited or is intoxicated
    Hip/Groin InjuryYesExclusions Apply: Call 999/attend ED for assessment if the patient’s injured leg is shorter or their foot is turned outwards or if they are unable to walk after their injury. Also see abdominal & pelvic injury
    Limb InjuryYesExclusions Apply: Call 999/attend ED for assessment if bone is visible at the site of the injury or there has been an amputations or partial amputation of a body part or the injured limb is significantly deformed (out of shape) – NOTE: deformity to the knee cap or fingers and thumbs are suitable for being assessed in MIU
    Limb Pain (no injury)NoCall 111
    Mental Health Crisis/Suicidal ThoughtsNoCall 111 option 2 for urgent mental health support if you are concerned about you or your family members mental health
    Mouth/Dental InjuriesYesExclusions Apply: Call 999/attend ED for assessment if loss of consciousness or the patient is not alert. If the patient is taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) or intoxicated. Contact 111 or a dentist if dental pain or toothache
    Neck InjuriesYesExclusions Apply: If you suspect a spinal injury due to a serious mechanism of injury (see above) or there is severe neck pain/ a change in sensation (pins & needles/ numbness) or weakness to limbs or the body below the neck - do not move the patient and call 999
    Overdose/PoisoningNoCall 999/attend an ED for assessment
    PalpitationsNoCall 111. If associated with chest pain/ shortness of breath/ feeling faint or has a collapse call 999/attend an ED for assessment
    Pelvic InjuryNo Call 999/attend an ED for assessment. Also see abdominal & hip/groin injury
    Short of BreathNoCall 111 if symptoms are gradual onset or mild. Call 999/attend an ED for assessment if sudden onset or severe
    Stroke (signs of)NoCall 999/attend an ED for assessment
    Transport InjuryYesExclusions Apply: Call 999/attend an ED for assessment if a serious mechanism of injury (see above)
    Wounds/BleedingYesExclusions Apply: Call 999/attend an ED for assessment if the wound was caused by an object penetrating (stab) the head/ neck/ chest/ abdomen/ back or thigh areas. Contact your GP or 111 if you have a problem with a chronic or post operative wound

  • Services Offered

    Service does: Age Restrictions
    Will not see Children under 1 year old
    Service does: Bank Holiday
    Service does: Interpreter/Translation Available
    Language Line.
    Service does: Manipulation Of Fractures Dislocation
    Simple dislocation like a patella dislocation, however a true knee dislocation would require emergency department intervention.
    Service does: Minor Injury Unit
    Service does: Plastering
    Service does: Suturing
    Service does: Tetanus Vaccination
    Following an injury or wound
    Service does: X-Rays
    Service does not: 24 Hour Availability
    Service does not: Emergency Contraception (Free)
    Service does not: Nursing Staff Able To Prescribe
    Access to PGDs for limited medication

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