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Prince Philip Hospital - Minor Injuries Unit entrance and building exterior. Located in Llanelli, Wales.
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Prince Philip Hospital

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Current Wait Times

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Total Patients
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Wait Time Key:
Wait < 120 mins
Wait 120-240 mins
Wait > 240 mins
Source: NHS Wales Live Waiting Times

Last updated: Just now

About Prince Philip Hospital

Prince Philip 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
General Medicine
Rehabilitation Services
Palliative Care

Specialties

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

Address

Bryngwyn Mawr, Dafen, Llanelli, SA14 8QF

Phone

01554 756000

Opening Hours

Open: 8am to 8pm, 7 days per week including bank holidays.

NHS Trust

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Transport Information

Parking

Parking available on-site with designated disabled spaces near the entrance. Parking charges may apply.

Public Transport

Local bus services stop near the hospital. The nearest train station is in Llanelli, approximately 2 miles away.

Taxi

Local taxi services are available in Llanelli 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 with no loss of consciousness
Insect and animal bites
Minor eye injuries and infections
Injuries to the back, shoulder and chest
Foreign bodies in eyes, ears and nose
Minor injuries to arms and legs
Cuts and grazes requiring closure
Minor sports injuries

For emergencies such as:

Loss of consciousness
Acute confused state
Fits that are not stopping
Chest pain
Breathing difficulties
Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
Severe allergic reactions
Severe burns or scalds
Stroke
Major trauma

Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.

More information on when to go to A&E

Location

Serving Areas Near Prince Philip Hospital

Prince Philip Hospital MIU provides minor injury services to patients from across Llanelli and surrounding areas, including:

LlanelliBurry PortKidwellyTrimsaranLlangennechHendyPontarddulaisGorseinonLoughorAmmanford

Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our Minor Injuries Unit.

Related Information

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Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025