Minor Injuries Units provide medical help when it's not a life-threatening emergency. They can diagnose and deal with many of the common problems people go to A&E for.
Adults and children over 5 will have to complete the online assessment via the digital streaming tool on the Smart devices in our waiting room and one of our receptionists will either book you in or give you an appointment to return.
They can treat the following conditions:
• Sprains and strains
• Broken bones
• Infected wounds
• Minor burns and scalds
• Minor head injuries
• Insect and animal bites
• Minor eye injuries
• Injuries to the back, shoulder, and chest
In East Lancashire there are two Minor Injuries Units:
Acorn Primary Health Care Centre
421 Blackburn Road
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 1RT
Open 7 days a week from 8am until 8.30pm
(n.b. the last appointment given is at 7pm and the doors actually close at 8.30pm).
Rossendale Minor Injuries Unit
Rossendale Primary Health Care Centre
Bacup Road
Rawtenstall
BB4 7PL
Open 7 days a week from 8am until 8pm
From Monday 2 February 2026, patients attending the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Acorn Primary Healthcare Centre in Accrington will need to access the Unit via the main entrance of Acorn, located directly within the main car park.
This is a temporary measure whilst essential redevelopment work takes place.
The MIU reception desk will be based in the main atrium and the check‑in and streaming process will stay exactly the same.
The Minor Injuries and X-ray departments at Accrington Victoria have now relocated to:
Acorn Centre
421 Blackburn Rd
Accrington
BB5 1RT
Opening hours are 8am - 8.30pm seven days a week.
There are also regular bus routes that stop outside the Acorn Centre. These are: