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Holywell Community Hospital

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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About Holywell Community Hospital

Holywell Community Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) provides treatment for minor injuries that require urgent attention but are not life-threatening. The MIU is staffed by experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants who can treat a range of minor injuries and ailments. X-ray facilities are available during specific hours. Please note that this is not an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department - for emergencies, patients should visit the nearest A&E department or call 999.

Minor Injuries Unit (MIU)

This facility is a Minor Injuries Unit, not an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department. MIUs are equipped to deal with minor injuries that require urgent attention but are not life-threatening. For serious or life-threatening emergencies, please go to the nearest A&E department or call 999.

Available Services

Minor Injuries Unit
X-ray (limited hours)
Wound Care and Dressings
Sprains and Strains Assessment
Minor Burns and Scalds Treatment
Minor Eye Problems
Minor Head Injury Assessment
Tetanus Immunization
Outpatient Clinics
Physiotherapy
Community Nursing
Palliative Care

Specialties

Minor Injuries
Wound Care
Fracture Management
Eye Problems
Minor Burns and Scalds
Sprains and Strains
Community Rehabilitation
Palliative Care

Contact Information

Address

Halkyn Road, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 7TZ

Phone

03000 859000

Opening Hours

Open: 8am to 8pm daily, including bank holidays

NHS Trust

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Transport Information

Parking

Free parking available on-site with designated disabled spaces near the entrance.

Public Transport

Local bus services stop near the hospital. The nearest train station is approximately 1 mile away.

Taxi

Local taxi services are available in the town center.

When to use a MIU

Minor Injuries Units are suitable for:

Sprains and strains
Suspected broken bones
Wound infections
Minor burns and scalds
Minor head injuries
Insect and animal bites
Minor eye problems
Cuts and grazes

For emergencies such as:

Loss of consciousness
Chest pain
Breathing difficulties
Severe bleeding
Stroke
Major trauma

Go to A&E or call 999 immediately

Important Information

Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. This facility is not equipped to handle serious or life-threatening emergencies.