Doncaster hospital's minor injuries unit remains open, say health chiefs

Health professionals at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals want to remind local people that the minor injuries service at Montagu Hospital in Mexborough remains open amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Following national guidance in January 2020, the Minor Injuries Unit transitioned into an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).

Amongst other enhancements, this meant that the service could also care for those with minor illnesses.

As Covid-19 swept across the country, the decision was taken by the local NHS to withdraw the newly implemented minor illness portion of the UTC as part of the borough-wide response to the illness, with the minor injuries service retained.

This arrangement will continue until next year, while local people can access the service as it currently stands from 9am to 9pm daily, excluding Christmas Day.

David Purdue, Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals, said: “We want to remind local people that our Minor Injuries service at Montagu is still open. Our health professionals can help you with sprains, strains and other minor physical issues.

“Like all of our hospital sites, we ask those attending to wear an appropriate face covering, as well as to be mindful of other restrictions. We would also like to remind our communities to make use of other alternative services such as the Doncaster Same Day Health Centre, pharmacies and NHS 111, and for other health issues to contact your local practice – ensuring that Emergency Departments are kept clear for only those with the most urgent need.”

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