Location

Berwick Infirmary

Ward Name / Number

Minor injuries unit

Direct dial telephone number

0344 811 8111

Location of ward

Minor injuries unit entrance (Wellclose square entrance).

Type of ward

Minor Injuries Unit

Ward visiting times

The unit is open 24 hours a day.

What patients may need to know about the daily routine on the ward

The unit is run by nurse practitioners who have had specialised training in the assessment and treatment of minor injury and illnesses.

Are children welcome?

Yes

Is there flexibility in visiting?

N/A

Are the numbers restricted?

As this is a minor injuries unit there are no visiting restrictions

Protected meal times

As this is a minor injuries unit there are no meal times

Time of consultant rounds

As this is a minor injuries unit there are no consultant rounds

Mobile shop visiting times

There is no mobile shop in this hospital.

Ward Manager’s name

-

When is the best time for relatives to contact the ward to check on patient?

Any time.