Improvements coming to Lewes Victoria Hospital
The Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Lewes Victoria Hospital is to undergo major improvement works.
The Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Lewes Victoria Hospital is to undergo major improvement works to upgrade it to an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) as part of ongoing efforts to support the local healthcare system, and free up emergency care for those who need it most.
The improvement work started on 6 November 2019 and is expected to be completed by April 2020.
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All other services at Lewes Victoria Hospital will continue as normal while the MIU closes temporarily to allow the improvement works to take place
During the improvement works there are a range of other services available to support people who need urgent care:
- If you need medical help and you’re not sure where to go call 111 first or go online to 111.nhs.uk. Calls are free from landlines and mobiles and advice is available 24/7, 365 days of the year
- Community pharmacists can give clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor Illnesses
- Evening and weekend appointments with GPs or other healthcare professionals are available from 6.30pm to 8pm on weekdays and from 9am to 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays. More information is available at your local practice.