In collaboration with St John Cymru Wales, Hywel Dda University Health Board is pleased to confirm the return of Tenby’s first aid service this Easter following a similar successful initiative last summer.

The service, which will be based at Tenby Hospital from April 10 to 23, will be run by a group of skilled individuals who will use their experience of providing first aid at public events to give top quality care to people visiting the hospital.

Hywel Dda UHB County Director for Pembrokeshire, Dr Iain Robertson-Steel 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 between 11 am and 6 pm daily and treat injuries including:

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.

Through this service some minor complaints or injuries can be treated successfully in the pharmacy. The pharmacist will look at your injury and make a decision as to whether they can ‘treat’ you there, or if you need to seek treatment from another healthcare professional. If the injury is too serious to be treated in the pharmacy you will be given advice about where to go.

Community pharmacies are also able to give advice and provide over the counter remedies for common conditions such as coughs, colds, allergic reactions, and emergency contraception. For more information on which service is right for you visit: www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk/choosewell

The Health Board has also established a Tenby Walk-In Service Implementation Group to oversee the opening of a nurse-led walk in service on a year-round basis, to provide residents and visitors with convenient access to a range of treatments for minor illnesses and injuries. It is anticipated that this service will be available in July 2017.