The minor injuries unit at South Hams Hospital in Kingsbridge will be open throughout the Christmas period as GP practices close for the weekend and holiday period.

The hospital based in Kingsbridge on Plymouth Road will be open from 9-5 during the holiday period.

In addition, the minor injuries unit in Totnes will also be open, based at the community hospital.

Other minor injury units in South Devon that will be operating during the holidays include Dawlish and Newton Abbot.

Health bosses said the units are the best place for patients to go for urgent but not life-threatening injuries.