Walk In Centre – West Byfleet Health Centre

In the case of most minor injuries, we can sterilise and close wounds, ensure that the bleeding has stopped, and give you a suitable dressing. We can also change an existing dressing on a wound that is healing. On smaller injuries, we can perform stitching, or remove existing stitches, although please note we are not able to work with stitches on children.

In the event of a suspected fracture, the clinician may be able to exclude it by examination. If not, we can refer you for an immediate x-ray at a facility close by to the clinic.

Please note that in cases of serious injury, you will need to go to an A&E department. Injuries that require emergency medical treatment include major traumas, deep or very long wounds, wounds with ragged edges, or a wound that does not stop bleeding.

Minor Injuries include:

• • Wound cleaning and dressing
  • Changing an existing dressing
  • Treatment for minor burns
  • Steristrip wound closure
  • Abscess drainage and dressing, depending on the doctor’s/ ANP’s assessment
  • Sprains and muscular injuries
  • Suspected fractures
  • Referral to local x-ray facilities (we do not have an x-ray facility on-site)
  • Stitching and stitch removal (not applicable for children)

Where necessary, prescriptions are included in the cost of your consultation