The Minor Injuries Unit at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh is open seven days a week from 8.00am to 9.00pm. No appointment is necessary. It is staffed by specialist nurses and offers the following services:

• Treatment for a wide range of injuries, such as cuts, burns, sprains, and simple fractures for patients aged over one year
• X-rays for patients aged 12 years and over
• Simple painkillers, tetanus vaccination and certain antibiotics for patients aged 12 years and over
• Physiotherapy referral
• Advice and health promotion is offered to all patients who attend

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