The cast will be dry in:
- 30 minutes to 1 hour if fibreglass
- 24–48 hours if plaster
Elevate the limb for 48 hours or as instructed.
Do not get your cast wet unless advised otherwise.
Do not walk on the cast until advised.
If your fingers or toes become swollen, painful, blue or cold please report back to the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at once. These symptoms usually indicate the plaster is too tight and needs to be loosened or replaced.
If your child has a cast on and they are planning to fly we advise you to check with your airline company prior to your flight, as the airline may not allow you to fly or request alterations be made to the cast prior to their flight.

You may be asked to return the following day for a plaster check. Times for plaster checks are as follows, unless advised otherwise:

Monday to Friday 2 pm–4 pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays, as arranged

If you encounter a problem with these times, please discuss it with the Plaster Technician or Nurse

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If you have any problems with your plaster cast please contact the Plaster Room or UCC on:

Monday to Friday 9 am–5 pm
Plaster Room: 01257 245798
After 5 pm, Weekends and Bank Holidays
Chorley UCC: 01257 247776

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