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Hospital ER Overwhelmed: Public Urged to Help
2 Dec
Summary
- King's Mill Hospital's emergency department is extremely busy.
- Over 220 patients attended the unit, causing significant delays.
- Non-emergencies should use 111, not the ED, to ease pressure.
Bosses at a Nottinghamshire hospital have issued an urgent plea to the public for assistance in alleviating the strain on their overcrowded emergency department. King's Mill Hospital, part of the Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, reported that its emergency unit experienced a critical surge on Tuesday.
The unit saw over 220 patients, resulting in significantly prolonged waiting times for assessment and treatment. The situation was so severe that 43 patients faced delays of more than 12 hours. This overwhelming demand has prompted officials to seek public cooperation.
To manage the influx and ensure timely care for genuine emergencies, the trust is strongly advising individuals with non-emergency medical concerns to utilize the NHS 111 service. This measure aims to reduce unnecessary visits to the emergency department and allow staff to focus on critical cases.
