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Essex MIU Moves: Bigger, Better Care in Thurrock!
30 Oct
Summary
- Minor injuries unit relocates to Thurrock Community Hospital on Monday.
- The upgraded facility cost £1m and aims to double patient capacity.
- Services will expand to include minor illnesses from April 2027.
A Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) in Essex is set to move to Thurrock Community Hospital this Monday. The new location at the John Tallack Centre in Grays represents a significant upgrade, costing £1 million and aiming to enhance patient care. Officials state the move will allow the unit to see double the number of new patients.
The upgraded facility boasts a purpose-built wound care room with integrated shower facilities and a dedicated plaster room. Patients experiencing minor injuries before the move should contact NHS 111, their pharmacist, or go to Basildon Hospital's emergency department.
Plans for relocating health services began in 2018. Concerns were raised about a potential 'postcode lottery' for services. However, the Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) reassures the public that the new site is equipped to handle increased demand, with ample parking available.
From April 2027, the unit is scheduled to expand its services to include minor illnesses alongside minor injuries, with extended opening hours. This expansion is expected to significantly increase the number of patients served annually, from approximately 29,000 to nearly 54,000.
