Minor injury units, or MIUs, treat a range of injuries that have happened in the last 14 days. Nurses, paramedics and healthcare assistants run our minor injury units.
We have 10 minor injury units spread across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. You do not need an appointment and can walk in
Check live waiting times and opening hours
Remember your nearest unit may not be the quickest. If you need advice before you travel, visit NHS 111 online or call 111.
What can minor injury units treat?
Minor injury units can treat:
- sprains and strains
- minor breaks or fractures
- traumatic wound infections (not surgical wounds)
- minor burns and scalds
- head injuries (where the person has not been unconscious)
- insect and animal bites and stings
- minor eye injuries
- cuts, bruises and grazes
When your GP is closed, they can treat suspected infections. These include sore ears and throats.
Most minor injury units have access to x-ray.
Nearly all pharmacies also offer a minor illness service. Find your nearest pharmacy and check opening hours .
Call 111 and choose the mental health option for advice and support 24/7.
If you are unsure which service is best can use the NHS 111 symptom checker or call 111, 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
People with life or limb-threatening illnesses or injuries should call 999. This includes:
- patients who have suffered a head injury with loss of consciousness or who are on blood thinners
- breathing difficulties
- chest pain without injury
- stroke symptoms
- abdominal pain
- severe bleeding
