SOUTHAMPTON residents are being asked to consider using the Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at Royal South Hants Hospital throughout Easter holidays.

The team will be on hand to offer help and advice on a wide range of minor injuries with no appointment necessary.

The MIU is open from 8am to 10pm during the bank holiday weekends with the last patient accepted at 9.30pm and 7.30am to 10pm on weekdays.

Penny Daniels, Care UK hospital director, said: “This time of year is always busy - people are out and about and accidents happen. The weather forecast is set to be nice and people can have slips and trips as they are on the beach or enjoying the Hampshire countryside.

With GP surgeries closed for four days people may also find that a wound infection, sprain or minor eye infection becomes worse and needs attention before next Tuesday April 18.

“The good news is we can offer NHS patients X-ray facilities and treatment in a relaxed environment."