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Work starts on Bromsgrove minor injury unit expansion
Pictured left to right: Mike Taylor, Arlene Huelgas, Fay Hildred, with Peter Fallon and Chris Sinclair of E Manton building contractors.
Work to construct a new minor injury unit (MIU) at the Princess of Wales Community Hospital in Bromsgrove is well underway.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, which operates the unit at the Princess of Wales Community Hospital, has committed £1.6 million to redesign and construct a new, larger minor injury unit.
Once complete, the new unit will boast five treatment rooms, a dedicated resuscitation bay, specialist eye injury facilities, and a plaster room - all aimed at improving patient experience and streamlining care.
Located on the ground floor of the main hospital building, the new unit will be conveniently located next to the existing X-ray department, streamlining the patient journey and enhancing diagnostic efficiency.
Denise Lewis, Director of Finance at the Trust said, “It’s fantastic to see work progressing on the new MIU. Once complete, the unit will provide a more comfortable, seamless service for our patients, improving their overall experience."
Fay Hildred, Matron at the Princess of Wales Community Hospital added, “We’re all very excited about the expansion and the benefits it will bring to both patients and staff.
“Demand for Bromsgrove MIU has grown significantly in recent years, so this investment ensures we can continue to provide high-quality care in a facility fit for the future."
Bromsgrove MIU is open daily from 8am to 8pm, staffed by experienced emergency nurse practitioners who treat a wide range of minor injuries, including sprains, strains, minor eye injuries, and minor burns.
Throughout the build, the existing unit remains fully operational, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care.
Patients requiring treatment for a minor injury can walk into any of Worcestershire’s MIUs without an appointment, and NHS 111 remains available for anyone who is unsure whether MIU is right for them.
The new unit is scheduled to open later this year.
To find out more about local minor injury units, visit the Minor Injury Unit service page.