New Minor Injuries Locally Enhanced Service is available here! This is to help patients to get the care they need as close to home as possible and reduce the demand on our vital urgent care services There are a range of benefits from this new service: Care being provided by reassuring staff in a familiar setting with appointments being given on the day (reducing those frustrating waiting times!) The new service will help GP Practices or Medical Centres to position themselves as the place of choice for accessing good all round health care and support that meets the needs of local families

When should you call the surgery? Call the surgery when someone you care for or yourself sustains a minor injury and you feel that the injury is outside of the usual level of simple domestic first aid that you can provide   or you require further advice or guidance

What types of Injuries can be treated at the surgery? Sprains to hands, arms, legs, feet Minor Bruises Minor Burns – scalds and blisters Lacerations and Minor Head Injuries – bump to your head, cuts, wounds and scratches

What will happen next? When you call, the GP reception staff will give you an appointment time or advise what to do if an alternative arrangement would suit your needs better According to the urgency of your symptoms, your appointment will usually be on the same day during service opening times and may be offered straightaway The GP surgery team will also advise you on what to do if you require a different route to care, advice or guidance

For more information please visit : www.miltonkeynesccg.nhs.uk/choosewell