MIU/UCC’s

Urgent Care Centres

There is currently a network of centres across the East Riding, opening at different times and offering different services.

The Driffield and Withernsea units will become appointment-only centres for “low-level” minor injuries, opening from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. A new 8am-8pm unit will also open in Hessle.

What hours can people attend?

All three urgent care centres will open from 7am to 11pm, seven days a week, operating as a walk-in facility with no need to book in advance providing the same treatment and care will be available at whichever centre you visit.

What assessment and treatment services will be provided ?

• Traumatic injuries, broken bones and sports injuries
• Respiratory and chest complaints
• General ear, nose and throat conditions
• Back, head and neck injuries and whiplash
• Cuts, wounds, burns and scalds
• Minor eye injury
• Insect and animal bites
• Minor surgery

What other health services will be available?

• Community and primary care
• Crisis support for mental health issues
• General practice
• Pharmacy
• Physiotherapy and occupational therapy
• Social care services
• Voluntary and community services

What supporting services will be on offer ?

• Diagnostics (blood tests, x-ray, ultrasound)
• Plaster casts for broken bones
• Non-medical prescribing
• Radiological imaging