Local Minor Injury Units (MIUs)
If your injury is not serious, you can get help from a minor injuries unit (MIU), rather than going to an A&E department. This will allow A&E staff to concentrate on people with serious, life-threatening conditions and will save you a potentially long wait.
Where is my local MIU?
Edenbridge Hospital
Mill Hill, Edenbridge, TN8 5DA
Tel: 01732 863164
Open 8.30am to 8pm, 365 days a year
X-ray available from Monday to Friday 9am to 2.30pm
Sevenoaks Hospital
Hospital Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3PG
Tel:01732 470200
Open 8am to 8pm, 365 days a year
X-ray available from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Crowborough War Memorial Hospital
Southview Road, Crowborough, TN6 1HB
Tel: 01892 603602
Open 8am to 8pm, 365 days a year: Current average wait time is 30 minutes
Minor injuries units can treat:
- 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
Minor injuries units cannot treat:
- chest pain
- breathing difficulties
- major injuries
- problems usually dealt with by a GP
- stomach pains
- gynaecological problems
- pregnancy problems
- allergic reactions
- overdoses
- alcoho related problems
- mental health problems
If you’re not sure what’s best, phone before you go.