Ripon Community Hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) is set to become an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), expanding services and extending hours to better serve local residents.
From this week (3 November) the MIU will begin its transition to a UTC, offering:
- Extended hours: Open 8am–8pm, seven days a week
- Expanded services: In addition to current treatments, the UTC will be able to help with stomach pain, high temperatures, mental health concerns, and more.
While the transition begins this month, formal designation is expected in early 2026, with the UTC eventually relocating to a new facility within Ripon Community Hospital.
Ripon MP, Sir Julian Smith said: “The MIU is a valued local service, and I am pleased it will now be able to help with a wider range of health concerns while staying open longer each day.
“I am grateful to the team at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust for their work on this upgrade.”
The move reflects a commitment to ensuring patients are seen in the right place, at the right time, by the right clinician, close to home.
