RESIDENTS across Bromsgrove, Rubery and south Birmingham are being urged to ensure they get the right treatment this late May bank holiday weekend.
The Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at Bromsgrove’s Princess of Wales Community Hospital will be open from 8am to 8pm everyday, including the bank holiday Monday.
Extended x-ray services will be available from 9am until 5pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 23, 24 and 25.
People are being urged to go to the MIU for minor injuries, rather than to A&E at Redditch’s Alexandra Hospital or the Worcestershire Royal.
Waiting times are often shorter and patients can be seen a lot quicker.
MIUs are open throughout weekends and bank holidays, treating injuries such as sprains, simple fractures, cuts, burns, minor head injuries and wound infections.
Using the local MIU when appropriate helps reduce waiting times and keeps emergency departments free for more serious cases.
Pharmacies also offer expert confidential advice for minor incidents and illnesses as well as medicines for a range of minor ailments.
In Bromsgrove on bank holiday Monday, Knights Pharmacy on Market Street will be open from 12pm to 3pm.
In Redditch, Boots in the Kingfisher Centre will be open from 10am to 5pm and Tesco Extra Pharmacy, Coldfield Drive, will be available from 10am to 4pm.
People can visit: 111.nhs.uk or call 111 to get advice from trained NHS staff, including signposting to the best service to meet their healthcare needs.
