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Vale of Leven Minor Injuries Unit
This is a Minor Injuries Unit, not a full-scale Accident and Emergency Department.
Accident and Emergency Services are available at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, and the Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
The doors for the unit open from 8am to 9pm every day and the Unit is staffed by Nurse Practitioners, supported by Accident and Emergency Consultants, based at Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley. In the Minor Injuries Unit, nurses will assess and treat
adults and children over 2 with
- a minor limb injury (including requesting x-rays when required for suspected broken bones),
- wounds requiring dressing or stitches,
- minor burns,
- foreign bodies,
- minor injury to eyes, ear, nose and
- minor head injuries.
Following assessment, some patients may require referral to another hospital outwith the local area.
The
Minor Injuries Unit will not treat:
- Illnesses – When you feel unwell or in poor health (e.g. stomach pains, abscesses, rashes, tonsillitis).
- Gynaecological problems.
- Pregnancy problems.
- Alcohol or drug related problems.
- Mental Health problems.
- Drug overdose.
- Severe allergic reactions.
- Breathing problems.
- Chest pain.
- Collapsed or unconscious patients.
For these conditions you can contact NHS 24 for advice on 08454 242424 or get in touch with your GP. If you are uncertain about what to do you should contact NHS 24 or if the situation is an emergency you should phone 999, or go to your local A&E Department.
You should also attend A&E with a minor injury between the hours of 9pm and 8am when the MIU is closed.
What if my child is under 2?
If your child is less than 1 year old you should attend the A&E Department at Yorkhill (Royal Hospital for Sick Children).
If your child is between 1 and 2 years old, you should attend the A&E Department at Yorkhill or the nearest adult A&E Department.
Remember, the MIU is only intended for people with less serious injuries who are aged 2 years and older. If your child has an illness they should not be taken to a Minor Injuries Unit. For advice on this you can contact NHS 24 on 08454 242424 or get in touch with your GP.
If you are uncertain about what to do you should contact NHS 24 or if you think it is an emergency you should go to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children at Yorkhill or phone 999.
