Planned Investigation Unit (PIU)

The planned investigation unit (PIU) caters for patients who are undergoing planned surgical procedures and investigations, and also admits patients requiring acute and surgical intervention.

Healthcare provided

The PIU is not an inpatient area; it caters for patients on a day-case basis.

These investigations or treatments include :

  • gastroenterology
  • cardiology
  • rheumatology
  • respiratory
  • endocrinology
  • radiological procedures that require a period of recovery

On occasion the unit also cares for patients from other specialities.

Accessing the service

Get in touch

Call the PIU Co-ordinators on
01226 435676
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

For all other queries call
01226 431659
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

Updated:  February 2025

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