First aid summer service returns to Tenby

It will be operated from Tenby Hospital and will be run by the Hywel Dda University Health Board in collaboration with St John Cymru Wales.

Following the closure of the hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit, a similar service was provided with the assistance of the Red Cross over the previous three summer holidays.

Hywel Dda UHB county director and commissioner for Pembrokeshire, Sue Lewis, said: “The service proved very successful in previous years, and we are delighted to commission this service to St John Cymru Wales, who are widely recognised as a provider of first aid across Wales.”

The service will be open from 11am-6pm daily until September 5.

The types of injuries that can be treated under this service are:

*minor abrasions, superficial cuts and wounds

*sprains and strains

*eye complaints, such as sand in the eye

*removal of items from the skin, such as a splinter or shell

*minor burns including sunburn.

A triage and treat service will also be offered alongside the summer service in Glen Pharmacy, Tenby and The Pharmacy, Saundersfoot, as part of an existing initiative.

The health board is reminding the public that community pharmacies are also able to give advice and provide over-the-counter remedies for conditions such as coughs, colds and allergic reactions, as well as emergency contraception.

For more information on which service is right for you, visit www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk/choosewell.

In addition to the service provided in Tenby Hospital and participating pharmacies, RNLI lifeguards based on beaches across the county with assist the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust by providing life support on scene in isolated locations, and respond as part of the Trust’s Community First Responder Scheme.

*A meeting of the Hywel Dda UHB tomorrow (Thursday) is due to make a decision about the future of a walk-in service for Tenby. See this week's Western Telegraph for more details.