Resident's urged to make use of Ellen Badger Minor Injuries

Following the unexpected announcement that the Ellen Badger Minor Injuries Unit was no longer providing a 24 hour service, councillors are urging the public to make use of the daytime service.

The Ellen Badger Hospital provides a drop-in minor injuries service for residents. The nurse-led unit can deal with injuries such as sprains and strains, wound infections, minor burns and scalds, minor head injuries and insect and animal bites. 

Anecdotal feedback suggests that many Shipston residents are not aware of the service and are more likely to go to their GP or A&E, when a trip to the Ellen Badger could result in quicker and more convenient treatment. 

The decision to reduce the service from 24 hour to 12 hour (8am to 8pm) was taken in December without consultation, partly due to a lack of use. A petition has been set up to campaign for the 24 hour service to be reinstated and the town council will be writing to South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust to request the full service be reinstated.

Deputy Mayor, Jackie Warner, said “The Town Council supports the Minor Injuries Unit and the trust was wrong to shut it down without consultation. We would like to see the unit re-opened for a year during which time the town council will promote availability of the service.”

Residents wanting to support the petition should visit http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/73039 or contact the town council for more details. 

 

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