If your injury is not serious, you can get help from a minor injuries unit (MIU). This will allow A&E staff to concentrate on people with serious, life-threatening conditions and will save you a potentially long wait. This service is for ages 16 and over only.
Open 8am - 8pm daily - Please arrive as early as possible as the dedicated Unit closes at 8pm after which time the service transfers overnight into the main A&E Department. Waiting times are then likely to increase and you may be asked to return the following day.
Address: A&E main entrance, Northern General Hospital, Herries Rd, Sheffield S5 7AU
Minor Injuries Units can treat:
- Sprains and strains
- Broken bones
- Wounds, lacerations and grazes
- Wound infections
- Minor burns and scalds
- Minor head injuries
- Insect and animal bites
- Minor eye injuries and conditions after 4.30 pm weekdays and weekends
Minor Injuries Units cannot treat:
- Chest pain
- Breathing difficulties
- Major injuries
- Problems usually dealt with by a GP
- Stomach pains
- Gynaecological problems
- Pregnancy problems
- Overdoses
- Alcohol related problems
- Mental health problems
- Conditions likely to require hospital admission
We do not x-ray backs and necks nor perform scans.
If you have an illness that is not life threatening, contact your GP surgery first if possible. You can still access GP services outside normal surgery hours by calling the NHS 111 Service.
