Urgent Care Waiting Times

Patients with life-threatening or serious conditions should go to the Emergency Department. 

95% of our patients are seen within the waiting times shown for our emergency department.

The Minor Injury Unit is an alternative when an injury is not considered life-threatening, but still requires urgent treatment. They can see a range of minor injuries and minor illnesses.

Emergency Department

Emergency Department

ED Waiting Times

Last updated:

    1. Current longest waiting time to see a doctor

      704minutes
    1. Current number of patients waiting to be seen

      31patients
    1. Total number of patients in the department

      91patients

UTC Cumberland Centre

UTC Cumberland Centre

Open: 8am to 6pm, 7 days per week

X-ray available: 9am to 6pm, 7 days per week 

Conditions treated and directions to UTC Cumberland Centre

TheCumberlandCentreMIU

Last updated:

    1. Current longest waiting time to see a MIU practitioner

    1. Current number of patients waiting to be seen

    1. Total number of patients in the department

  1. Unknown – this may be because the unit is currently closed. Opening hours and conditions treated are shown below.

MIU Tavistock

TavistockMIU

Last updated:

    1. Current longest waiting time to see a MIU practitioner

    1. Current number of patients waiting to be seen

    1. Total number of patients in the department

  1. Unknown – this may be because the unit is currently closed. Opening hours and conditions treated are shown below.

MIU Kingsbridge (South Hams)

MIU Kingsbridge (South Hams)

Open: 9am to 5pm, 7 days per week. 

X-ray available: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Conditions treated and directions to MIU South Hams 

KingsbridgeMIU

Last updated:

    1. Current longest waiting time to see a MIU practitioner

    1. Current number of patients waiting to be seen

    1. Total number of patients in the department

  1. Unknown – this may be because the unit is currently closed. Opening hours and conditions treated are shown below.

Other Minor Injury Units

Please note there are also MIUs in Totnes, Newton Abbot, LiskeardLaunceston and Okehampton.

When to use other services

Please #HelpUsHelpYou

When to use the Emergency Department

Please use our Emergency Department if you think you or a loved one have a life-threatening condition such as a heart attack, stroke, become unconscious, have difficulty breathing, or have a significant blood loss. Find more information on our Stay Well page.
 

When to call NHS 111

If you urgently need to see a GP when your surgery is closed and it can't wait until it re-opens, call NHS 111.

NHS 111 can put you in contact with the GP out-of-hours service, which can arrange for you to see a healthcare professional in evenings & at weekends. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is free to call from landlines and mobile phones. It includes a full range of health services, including doctors, community nurses, emergency dental care and late opening chemists. NHS 111 is also online at  111.nhs.uk.

Find more information on our Stay Well page.

 

Minor Injuries Units

If your injury is not serious you can get help from a minor injuries unit (MIU) rather than go to the emergency department. You will be seen by an experienced nurse, without an appointment. X-ray is available at some locations. More information here 
 

Use e-Consult. 

Patients in Devon are now able to consult their GP from home using e-Consult when surgeries are open
 

Visit your local pharmacist

If you have a minor illness or ailment then visit your local pharmacist. They can help with expert advice and over-the-counter remedies. If you’re suffering from a cough or cold, visit your local pharmacist, they can help you choose the right medicine. You can speak to your pharmacist for confidential expert advice and over-the-counter treatments for a wide range of common illnesses and complaints, such as stomach upsets, allergies, water infections, sticky eyes, cuts, nappy rash, skin conditions and coughs and colds. Find more information on our Stay Well page.

Have your flu jab

If you have a long term condition, care for someone, or are pregnant please make sure you’ve had your flu jab. #flufighter
 

Repeat medication  

If you or someone you care for requires repeat medication, make sure you have ordered and collected any prescriptions before they run out. Contact your GP practice as soon as possible to organise prescriptions.
 

Going home from hospital

Collect relatives and loved ones as soon as they are ready to leave hospital. This frees up beds for patients coming in as emergencies. Find more information on our Stay Well page.

 

Handiapp

Unsure what to do when your child has a high temperature? Get expert advice by downloading the free HANDiapp. Find more information on our Stay Well page

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