Accident and Emergency services continue to be temporarily suspended for under-18s at the County Hospital in Stafford however a minor injuries unit for under-16s will open from Monday, October 10th. Children aged sixteen and seventeen can be seen in the main Accident & Emergency Department at the hospital.
Philip Atkins, Leader of Staffordshire County Council, said:
“While we appreciate that the A & E facilities for children can’t reopen unless it is completely safe to do so, I am sure parents will welcome the news that from Monday they won’t have to travel further afield if their child needs treatment for a minor injury.
“The trust has reminded parents that the unit will only be treating children with minor injuries such as wounds, sprains and fractures.”
A full review of Children’s Emergency Services at County Hospital is due to be completed in January. Until then the minor injuries unit will be used to treat under-16s with:
- Head injuries
- Limb injuries
- Wounds
- Sprains, bruises, fractures
The minor injuries unit should not be used for:
- Illnesses (111/GP)
- Rash/fever (111/GP)
- Vomiting/diarrhoea (111/GP)
- Chronic illnesses (111/GP)
