How do I check the current MIU wait time at Downe Hospital?
The live waiting time for the MIU at Downe Hospital is shown at the top of this page, together with when it was last updated.
When is the MIU at Downe Hospital quietest?
Based on the last 28 days of readings at Downe Hospital, waits are usually lowest around 9am and highest around 6pm. The typical-day chart on this page shows the full hour-by-hour pattern, and our
guide to the best time to visit covers UK-wide patterns.
How long will I wait at Downe Hospital MIU?
MIUs treat urgent but non-life-threatening problems, and most patients are seen more quickly than at a full A&E. You will be assessed on arrival and the most urgent cases go first. For chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty or major trauma, call 999 instead of attending.
How often are the waiting times on this page updated?
Figures refresh every 15 minutes, and the last-updated time near the top of the page shows exactly when the newest reading was taken. Waiting times can change quickly, so treat any figure as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is the MIU at Downe Hospital open 24 hours?
No - it is open every day, 09:00 - 21:00. Outside opening hours, the nearby section on this page lists alternative urgent care, or call NHS 111 for advice. In an emergency always call 999.
Where is Downe Hospital and how do I get there?
Downe Hospital is at 2 Struell Wells Road, Downpatrick, BT30 6RL. For general enquiries call 028 4461 3311. Enter your postcode in the
Getting here section for a door-to-door route.
Can children be treated at Downe Hospital MIU?
This MIU serves: Adults and children. If your child's age group is not treated here, the nearby section on this page lists alternatives - or call NHS 111 for urgent advice and 999 in an emergency.