All patients with minor injuries are being asked to attend Ramsey Cottage Hospital’s minor injuries unit from this morning, in order to reduce demand on Noble’s emergency department.

The minor injuries unit in Ramsey is open from 8am until 8pm seven days a week, staffed by a team of nurse practitioners skilled in the management of minor injuries and supported by an orthopaedic specialist clinician and x-ray facilities.

Serious injuries will continue to be dealt with at Noble’s Hospital emergency department.

Arrangements are being made to transfer patients who travel to Ramsey by bus. They can board a Connect Villages minibus at Ramsey bus station for the onward journey to the hospital.

Patients who need this transfer should let the bus driver know on boarding that they are heading for the Cottage Hospital, and the onward the leg of the journey will be organised for them.