Minor Injury Unit at Ilkeston Community Hospital

If you have an injury which is not serious and life threatening the Minor Injury Unit at Ilkeston Community Hospital can provide fast, effective treatment. Conditions treated include

• sprains and strains
• broken bones
• wound infections
• minor burns and scalds
• minor head injuries
• insect and animal bites
• minor eye injuries
• injuries to the back, shoulder and chest

You do not need an appointment and often the waiting time is a lot shorter than Accident and Emergency. You can see the live waiting times here.

The Minor Injury Unit is open from 8am to 10pm  seven days a week with x-ray available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

If you have a serious or life threatening injury please call 999 and ask for an ambulance as normal.