Minor injuries clinic for Carlow expected to open in early 2026
Minor injury units can treat sprains and broken bones, wounds, bites, cuts, grazes and burns
THE much-anticipated minor injuries unit at St Dympna’s Hospital, Carlow will be operational in early 2026 the HSE assured this week.
At a recent meeting of the Regional Health Forum, Carlow member cllr Fergal Browne asked for an update regarding the minor injuries unit and a timeline for when it will be open. The HSE confirmed that the minor injuries clinic for Carlow has been identified as a priority project and is “currently being progressed through the new approvals process and requirements”.
“It is planned that the unit will be based at St Dympna’s Hospital campus. It is the intention that the contractors will be appointed in 2025 and that the unit would be ready for occupation in early 2026,” the HSE stated.
Injury units provide an alternative access for patients for the management of minor injuries as opposed to attending an emergency department. The injury unit has access to everything to provide a complete episode of care for the patient.
An injury care unit is equipped to treat conditions such as sprains and broken bones, wounds, bites, cuts, grazes, minor burns and minor facial injuries.
