Emergency Department (ED)
Page updated: 16.01.23
Do I need ED?
The NHS is currently experiencing extremely high levels of demand.
This is most noticeable at a hospital's 'front door', with the Emergency Department (also known as Accident and Emergency - A&E) becoming very busy, which can lead to long waits to be seen.
Only come to the ED at Morriston Hospital if you or a loved one have a life-threatening illness or injury such as breathing difficulties, persistent severe chest pain, heavy blood loss, severe burns, loss of consciousness, suspected stroke, deep wounds.
Where else can I get help?
- Go to the 111 Wales website to check symptoms and for advice on a wide range of conditions including next steps.
- Visit your local community pharmacy for advice and treatment for a wide range of common ailments. Some pharmacies also provide a sore throat test and treat service for those aged six and over. Go to this page on our website for further information on the sore throat test and treat service including which pharmacies are taking part.
- Dental/gum pain - Contact your own dentist as they can provide emergency treatment. If you are not registered with a practice or develop a problem outside of normal working hours ring 111 and they will help you find your nearest emergency dentist.
- The Minor Injury Unit at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way, Port Talbot, SA12 7BX, is open between 7.30am and 11pm every day including weekends. It can treat anyone age one and up. You are likely to be seen far quicker here than at ED in Morriston Hospital.
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The MIU can treat: |
The MIU CANNOT treat: |
| cuts and minor burns | illnesses such as Covid or flu |
| sprains and strains | coughs, colds and sore throats, including temperature |
| broken bones | earache |
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dislocation of the shoulder, fingers and toes |
rashes |
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head and facial injuries with no loss of consciousness and where the patient is not taking anticoagulant (blood thinner) medication |
chest pain |
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neck injuries, where you are mobile with no pins and needles in your arms |
stroke |
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back injuries where you are mobile and the pain has not occurred from you twisting your back or lifting something |
breathing problems |
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foreign bodies to eyes, ears and nose |
dental problems |
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non-penetrating eye and ear injuries |
accident with injury to abdomen/stomach |
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rib injuries where you are not coughing up blood and you don’t have a chest infection |
urinary infections, cystitis or catheter problems |
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insect stings |
painful limbs, joints or backs |
| assaults |
skin complaints including boils and rashes |
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wounds that have not been caused during an accident |
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