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Tavistock Hospital - Minor Injuries Unit entrance and building exterior. Located in Tavistock, Devon.
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Tavistock Hospital

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Current Wait Times

Current Longest Wait Time
15
minutes
Patients Waiting
3
people
Total Patients
7
people
Wait Time Key:
Wait < 120 mins
Wait 120-240 mins
Wait > 240 mins
Source: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Live Waiting Times

Last updated: Updating...

About Tavistock Hospital

Tavistock Hospital is a community hospital with a Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) located in Tavistock, Devon. It is part of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and 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 Monday to Friday only. Please note that Tavistock Hospital MIU is not an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department - for emergencies, patients should visit Derriford Hospital A&E 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 Derriford Hospital A&E or call 999.

Available Services

Minor Injuries Unit
X-ray (8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday only)
Wound Care and Dressings
Sprains and Strains Assessment
Minor Burns and Scalds Treatment
Minor Eye Problems
Minor Head Injury Assessment
Tetanus Immunization

Specialties

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

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

Tavistock Hospital, Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD

Phone

01822 612233 (MIU direct line)

Opening Hours

Open: 8:30am to 5:30pm every day

NHS Trust

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Location

Transport Information

Parking

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

Public Transport

Local bus services (Stagecoach routes 1, 83, 86) stop near the hospital. Tavistock bus station is approximately 0.5 miles away.

Taxi

Local taxi services are available from Tavistock town center.

When to use a MIU

Minor Injuries Units are suitable for:

Sprains and strains
Suspected broken bones (X-ray Mon-Fri only)
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

Serving Areas Near Tavistock Hospital

Tavistock Hospital provides minor injury services to patients from across Tavistock and surrounding areas, including:

TavistockYelvertonHorrabridgeMary TavyPeter TavyPrincetownDartmoor

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