Minor Injuries

The Minor Injuries Unit operates from Ivybridge Medical Practice and is open from 8am-6pm Monday to Friday. It is available to all residents – not just those registered with Beacon Medical Group. Members of the public can call 01752 690777 to book a same-day appointment, avoiding any unnecessary waits.

If you are unsure whether we offer a specific service, please call your surgery direct.

We can assess and treat Minor Injuries such as:

  1. Sports injuries, minor sprains, strains  
  2. Cuts and bruises (including stitching and glue)
  3. Joint pains
  4. Minor head injuries – with no loss of consciousness (assessment only)
  5. Eye problems – removal of foreign body, conjunctivitis
  6. Minor burns and scalds
  7. Wound infections
  8. Insect/animal bites
  9. Allergic reactions
  10. Superficial splinters

The MIU nurses are NOT able to provide

  1. X-Rays
  2. Repeat prescriptions
  3. Travel Vaccinations
  4. Medicals
  5. Sick Certificates

Station Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0AJ. (01752) 690777

Directions from the A38 Exeter bound

  • Branch left, then merge onto the B3213- IVYBRIDGE
  • At the Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Western Road
  • Carry the road straight
  • At the Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Marjorie Kelly Way
  • At the Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Leonards Rd
  • At the Roundabout take the 1st exit onto Fore Street
  • Keep right onto Erme Road
  • Go straight at the junction onto Station Road
  • Ivybridge Medical Practice is on the left hand side