Minor injury unit

Minor Injuries- York

Minor injuries only: sprains, small cuts and burns, suspected simple fractures. No X-ray at some units.

Directions Book through 111

Where it is and when to use it

Address: York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE. Map

Type: Minor injury unit. Minor injuries only: sprains, small cuts and burns, suspected simple fractures. No X-ray at some units.

Opening hours: not published on the NHS website or OpenStreetMap for this unit. Check with NHS 111 before travelling; some units close in the evening.

Phone: not listed; NHS 111 can book you in and advise.

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Nearest A&E if it is more serious

York Hospital

0 miles, about 0 min by car (estimate). York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

48%seen within 4 hours, September 2026

Harrogate District Hospital

17.7 miles, about 56 min by car (estimate). Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

65%seen within 4 hours, September 2026

St James University Hospital

21 miles, about 67 min by car (estimate). Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

59%seen within 4 hours, September 2026

Where should I go?

  • Life-threatening (chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, signs of a stroke, a fit that does not stop, someone who cannot be woken): call 999.
  • An injury or illness that cannot wait but is not life-threatening: A&E, or an urgent treatment centre, which is often quicker for cuts, sprains, minor burns and minor breaks.
  • Not sure how urgent it is: 111 online or call 111. They can book you a slot at the right place.
  • Minor (coughs, colds, rashes, aches): a pharmacist can help without an appointment.

Questions people ask

What does Minor Injuries- York treat?

Minor injuries only: sprains, small cuts and burns, suspected simple fractures. No X-ray at some units. For chest pain, breathing difficulty, heavy bleeding, stroke signs or a fit, go to A&E or call 999.

Do I need an appointment at Minor Injuries- York?

You can walk in, or call NHS 111 (or use 111 online) to be booked into a time slot, which usually means a shorter wait on arrival. Opening hours are not published in any open dataset, so check before travelling.

How busy is Minor Injuries- York?

NHS England publishes attendance figures only for units with 100 or more visits a month; this unit is listed from the NHS organisation register.

A&E or urgent treatment centre: which do I need? Everything near York.