West Berkshire Community Hospital Minor Injuries Unit

Address

West Berkshire Community Hospital
London Road
Thatcham
RG18 3AS

Web Address

www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk

Referral

Self-referral, Walk-in

Regulatory Body

CQC - Good (31.08.16)

Services

• Minor Injuries Unit
• X-ray Service
• Walk-In-Centre for minor illness and injury. Xray service available between 08:30 - 17:00 on weekdays. Conditions seen include allergic reactions such as wasp stings
• bites and bruises
• cuts and lacerations
• dislocated fingers and toes
• emergency contraception for women over 14 years
• falls if no loss of consciousness
• foreign bodies
• uncomplicated fractures
• mild head injuries
• minor injuries to eyes and ears
• minor burns
• minor injuries after road traffic accidents such as neck stains
• minor sports injuries
• sprains and strains.

Professional Staff

• Ms. Helen Mackenzie - Head of Service

Cost

• Free on NHS