Minor Injuries Units and First Aid Units
What we do
Minor Injuries Units (MIUs)
Minor Injuries Units (MIUs) are for injuries, such as deep cuts, eye injuries, broken bones, severe sprains, minor head injury, minor burns and scalds. Many people go to Accident and Emergency departments when they could be treated just as well and probably quicker at a Minor Injuries Unit.
In Accident and Emergency staff must give priority to serious and life-threatening conditions, so if you go there with a minor injury you may have to wait longer to be seen. It is better to go to a Minor Injuries Unit if there is one locally.
First Aid units (FAUs)
First Aid units (FAUs) run currently from Bicester. FAUs do not have X-ray facilities. They can also be accessed via 111 or by calling the unit directly. They are run by a team of highly qualified nurse practitioners with a lot of experience and expertise in the treatment of minor injuries.
Download the MIU and FAUs patient information leaflet
Appointments
- If you attend without an appointment you will be triaged and may be asked to wait or return at a later time.
- You and those accompanying you must bring and wear a face covering. If possible, please attend by yourself. If you require someone to bring you, they should wait in the car unless their support is essential for your visit.
- Hand cleaning will be required as you enter our buildings and during your visit. Please maintain social distancing and observe instructions given by staff and on signs. These are in place to keep you and staff safe.
- For life-threatening injury, call 999 or attend your nearest A&E.
Contact details
Abingdon Community Hospital
Marcham Road
Abingdon
OX14 1AG
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Abingdon MIU opening hours
This service is available seven days a week:
| Days | Hours |
| Monday to Sunday | 10.00 – 22.30 |
Abingdon X-ray opening hours
X-ray opening times at this MIU (for MIU patients only) are as follows:
Abingdon X-ray opening hours
| Days | Hours |
| Monday to Saturday | 10.00 – 13.30 and 14.00 – 18.30 |
| Sunday | 11.00 – 13.30 and 14.00 – 17.00 |
| Bank holidays | 10.00 – 13.30 and 14.00 – 15.30 |
If you are attending as a referral from your GP for an X-ray, please use the following times:
| Days | Hours |
| Monday to Friday | 8.30am -13.30 and 14.30 -5pm |
| Saturday | 11.00 – 13.30 |
| Sunday | 12.00 – 16.00 |
For GP requested X-Ray queries please contact 01865 904593 (9am to 5pm only)
Henley
Outpatients Department
Townlands Hospital
York Road
Henley-on-Thames
RG9 2EB
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Henley MIU opening hours
This service is available :
| Days | Hours |
| Monday to Sunday
|
09.00 – 21.30
|
Henley X-ray opening hours
| Days | Hours |
| Monday to Friday | 09.00 – 12.30 and 13.00 – 16.45 |
| Weekends | Closed |
| Bank holidays | Closed |
Witney
Witney Minor Injuries
Witney Community Hospital
Welch Way
Witney
OX28 6JJ
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Witney MIU opening hours
The MIU is available seven days a week:
Please call 111 for advice
| Days | Hours |
| Monday to Sunday | 10.00 – 22.30 |
Witney X-ray opening hours
| Days | Hours |
| Monday to Friday | 10.30 – 13.30 and 14.30 – 17.30 |
| Saturday and Sunday | 10.30 – 13.30 and 14.00 – 18.30 |
| Bank Holiday | 10.30 – 13.30 and 14.00 – 16.00 |
For GP X-ray enquiries only please call 01865 904 404 for further information.
If you are attending as a referral from your GP for an X-ray, please refer to your referral sheet for the opening times for the X-ray department.
Patients should call 111 prior to attending the First Aid Unit to arrange an appointment.
Upon arrival patients will be asked to wait in their car until a clinician is ready to see them.
These measures have been implemented due to COVID to reduce contact with other patients and staff.
First Aid Units do not have X-Ray support.
Bicester
Bicester Community Hospital
Piggy Lane (access via Coker Close)
Bicester
OX26 6HT
Tel: 01865 903976 (Please telephone prior to attending).
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Opening hours:
Monday to Friday – 18.00-23.00
Weekends 08.30-23.00
Bicester X-ray opening hours – December to January
| Mon | 27/03/2023 | 09:00-14:00 |
| Tue | 28/03/2023 | 09:00-14:00 |
| Wed | 29/03/2023 | 09:00-14:00 |
| Thu | 30/03/2023 | 09:00-14:00 |
| Fri | 31/03/2023 | CLOSED |
| Sat | 01/04/2023 | CLOSED |
| Sun | 02/04/2023 | CLOSED |
| Mon | 10/04/2023 | CLOSED |
Chipping Norton
Chipping Norton First Aid Unit
Chipping Norton Health Centre
Russell Way, off London Road
Chipping Norton
OX7 5FA
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This service operated by South Central Ambulance Service
Wallingford
First aid services are available during practice hours – please contact the practice before attending by calling 01491 835577.
It is based at:
Wallingford Medical Practice
Reading Road
Wallingford
OX10 9DU
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This service is open Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) 8.30am to 6.30pm.
Page last reviewed: 14 August, 2023