Minor Injuries

Minor injuries units are designed for the assessment and treatment of injuries of a potentially painful, but non-life-threatening, nature.

Minor Injuries Services are currently provided from the following sites:

Acute hospitals – 7 days per week:

• Hairmyres (9am-9pm*)
• Monklands (9am-9pm*)
• Wishaw (9am-9pm*)

*After 8pm we may offer a next-day appointment, depending on the injury and unit capacity.

The Minor Injury Service within each hospital form part of the main emergency department. Access is through the main reception.

If you need to be seen by Minor Injury Services, you can arrange this by phoning NHS24 on 111.

Minor Injuries Units can be used for a range of illnesses & injuries such as:

• Sprains
• Strains
• Burns
• Bites and Cuts

NHS 24 can also offer additional assessment options, so they may advise you that you are able to access quicker treatment from another service.

For more health information visit NHS Inform.