Wycombe Hospital’s minor injuries and illnesses unit was officially relaunched under a new name last Thursday.

The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) was opened by High Wycombe mayor, Cllr Sarfaraz Khan Raja. It will provide a service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The UTC is where people should go if they need urgent medical attention but it is not a life threatening situation.

It will provide treatment for ailments including sprains, minor head injuries, broken limbs, eye problems, rashes, minor burns, vomiting, abdominal pain and emergency contraception.

The UTC is run by FedBucks, a Buckinghamshire-based GP federation, in partnership with Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust.

Dr Rebecca Mallard-Smith, NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group’s Director for Unplanned Community Care, said: “The launch of the UTC forms a key part of our winter strategy as health and care organisations across Buckinghamshire work together to improve care for patients.

“The UTC continues to act as a walk-in service for minor injuries and illnesses that cannot be cared for at home. It now also offers routine GP appointments that can be booked by calling NHS 111.

“Alongside the UTC service, we also have more GP appointments available at local practices at evenings and weekends, following the recent launch of our Improved Access service. Together, these will help patients get the care they need, at an agreed time, often closer to home – helping to keep our A&E services clearer for the people most in need of emergency treatment.

“So, if you need urgent medical advice after 6.30pm or at the weekend, please phone NHS 111 who can advise you or book an appointment in the right place for your healthcare needs.”