Minor Injury & Illness

Alternatively you can visit your nearest Minor Injury Unit:

Minor Injury Unit - South Lanarkshire

  • Hairmyres (9am-9pm)
  • Monklands (9am-9pm)
  • Wishaw (9am-9pm)

The Minor Injury Service within each hospital form part of the main emergency department. Access is through the main reception.

If you need to be seen by Minor Injury Services, you can arrange this by phoning NHS24 on 111.

Minor Injuries Units can be used for a range of illnesses & injuries such as:

  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Burns
  • Bites and Cuts

NHS 24 can also offer additional assessment options, so they may advise you that you are able to access quicker treatment from another service.

The Minor Injury Service can provide video and telephone consultations with a clinical advisor, removing the need for you to leave your home. If a face to face appointment is necessary, this will be arranged for you and you will be advised of a time frame for when you should attend.

To keep all patients and staff safe, our Minor Injury Service ensure that social distancing is in place and have a maximum number of people who can be in each area at a time.

To ensure everyone’s safety, you may be asked to wait in your car until it is safe to asses you in the department.

You will also be asked to attend alone if possible and wear a face covering unless you are exempt.

For more health information visit NHS Inform.