The best way to access a minor injury assessment is by dialling 111 to get a scheduled appointment.
Depending on the nature of the minor injury you will be allocated a video call or face to face appointment if you require further assessment or treatment. Or you might be directed to another care service, such as your local pharmacy, that might be able to help more quickly and closer to home.
This service can help adults and children aged 18 months and over who have a recent minor injury including:
strains and sprains
wounds and minor burns
minor bumps to head and face
simple eye injuries
insect bites and stings
If you are given an appointment for a video consultation you will be sent a link to open at the time of your appointment which connects you to a member of the healthcare team. To work you will need a reliable internet connection and a smartphone, tablet or computer with a webcam. If you do not have video technology, but need to be seen, you will be given an appointment at a minor injuries service.
A Nurse Practitioner will assess your injury and provide advice and treatment within a matter of minutes. A lot of minor injuries can be treated from the comfort of your home or with the help of a local pharmacy.
If you require a face to face appointment at a minor injuries service you will be given a convenient appointment time to save you waiting when you attend.
The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (Adults aged 16 and over) open 24/7
The Western General Hospital (Adults and children over 12 years old) open 08:00 – 21:00
The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (for children under 16 years old) open 24/7