The Minor Injuries Unit at Stirling Health and Care Village provides advice and treatment for a wide range of injuries. It can treat adults and children over the age of one from across the Forth Valley area and is open 9am – 9pm , 7 days a week (including public holidays).
To access this service as quickly as possible, please call NHS 24 on 111 first before you attend.
What can be treated in the Minor Injuries Unit?
- Cuts and grazes, including those which may need stitches
- Sprains and strains
- Broken bones – staff can arrange X-rays and apply a plaster cast or sling
- Minor burns and scalds
- Insect bites or stings and other animal bites
- Injuries to your eyes, ears, nose and head as long as you haven’t fainted or have any signs of concussion
- Remove objects from your eyes, nose or ears
- Remove rings or earrings which have got stuck or embedded,
- Assess and treat recent back, shoulder or neck injuries and arrange for you to come back to a clinic if you need follow up care.
- Give you a tetanus injection if you need one due to an injury
Current Waiting Times
These are the current estimated wait times for treatment in the Minor Injuries Unit at Stirling Health & Care Village and the Emergency Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
Please remember patients are treated according to the seriousness of their condition so you may see people who arrived after you being treated before you.
Minor Injuries Unit (Stirling)
The Minor Injuries Unit is open 9am-9pm for minor injuries only. Get directions.
Emergency Department (Larbert)
The Emergency Department is open 24hrs for genuine health emergencies only. Get directions.
Getting There
The Minor Injuries Unit is located in the GP & Minor Injuries Centre at Stirling Health & Care Village, Livilands Gate, Stirling, FK8 2AU.
Parking
Patient parking and drop off points are provided at the rear of the GP & Minor Injuries Centre building.