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A&E Under Pressure: Hospitals Urge Public to Choose Services Wisely
17 Oct
Summary
- A&E department faces significant pressure from high patient numbers.
- Staff are working hard to prioritize the most unwell patients.
- Public urged to use appropriate NHS services to ease strain.
The A&E department at St. Peter's Hospital in Chertsey is currently under significant pressure due to a high number of individuals seeking emergency care. Health officials are appealing to the public to use NHS services more appropriately to help manage the current strain.
Dr. Mark Roland, chief medical officer for Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals, stated that hospital staff are diligently working to provide care, prioritizing the most critically ill patients. He emphasized that the community's help in choosing the correct service is vital.
The trust has provided a 'choose well' guide on its website to help people determine the most suitable option for their health concerns. This includes self-care, pharmacies, GPs, urgent treatment centers, and A&E for life-threatening conditions. Utilizing the correct service ensures quicker attention and efficient care distribution.
