University Hospital Coventry MIU
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
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About University Hospital Coventry MIU
The Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at University Hospital Coventry provides treatment for minor injuries that require urgent attention but are not life-threatening. Located within the main hospital building, 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 all opening hours. Please note that this is not an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department - for emergencies, patients should visit the main A&E department at University Hospital Coventry 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 main A&E department at University Hospital Coventry or call 999.
Available Services
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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
University Hospital Coventry, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX
Phone
024 7696 6200 (MIU direct line)
Website
www.uhcw.nhs.uk/Opening Hours
Open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including bank holidays
NHS Trust
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Transport Information
Parking
Paid parking available on-site with designated disabled spaces near the entrance. Payment can be made by cash or card at the payment machines.
Public Transport
Bus routes 4, 9, and 20 stop at the hospital. The nearest train station is Coventry, approximately 3 miles away.
Taxi
Taxi ranks are available at the main entrance of the hospital.
When to use a MIU
Minor Injuries Units are suitable for:
For emergencies such as:
Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.
More information on when to go to A&ELocation
Serving Areas Near University Hospital Coventry
University Hospital Coventry MIU provides minor injury services to patients from across Coventry and surrounding areas, including:
Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our Minor Injuries Unit.
Related Information
Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025