Princess of Wales Hospital
The Princess of Wales Hospital is a former RAF establishment that opened in 1940. It was changed from RAF Ely in 1987 and in 1993 was taken over by Lifespan Healthcare NHS Trust and began to develop its services. The hospital became part of East Cambs and Fenland PCT in 2002 and now sees more than 40,000 patients a year through its specialist outpatient services.
This is a service where nurse practitioners see patients. No appointment is necessary. Examples of what can be treated are:
- Wounds - cuts and bruises (risk of tetanus)
- Insect bites
- Minor burns and scalds
- Muscle and joint injuries, strains, sprains and limb fractures
- Minor sport injuries
- Also, some minor illnesses can be dealt with:
- Eye problems - removal of foreign bodies, conjunctivitis
- Earache (patients aged two years and over)
- Sore throats (patients aged two years and over)
- An emergency contraception service is also available.
The unit is open:
- Seven days a week - 8.30am - 6.00pm (Including Bank Holidays)
There are no X-Ray facilities at weekends.
Telephone Number: 01353 656675
Contact details
Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN- Telephone: 01353652000
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