HEALTH bosses have issued an emergency alert stating that Accident and Emergency Services are experiencing “major pressures.
The Herts and West Essex Integrated Care Board has issued the following statement.
“Health services across Hertfordshire and west Essex are currently experiencing major pressures. A&E departments at our hospitals only have the capacity to treat people who have serious, life-threatening or dangerous conditions.
“If you come to A&E with a minor condition or illness, you may be sent away to visit a GP practice or speak to a pharmacist. If you are unwell or injured and not sure where to go, please visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111 first.
“This saves you time and effort and is the best way to ensure NHS staff can treat you effectively if needed.
“Alternatively, you can: • use one of the Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC) or minor injuries units which can treat a range of illnesses and minor injuries.
Find a list on our website https://www.hertsandwestessex.ics.nhs.uk/…/support/urgent/ • access urgent dental care by contacting NHS 111 and they will put you in touch with a local service.
Find more information about urgent mental health support on our website https://www.hertsandwestessex.ics.nhs.uk/…/i-need…/
More information about how to look after yourself and others on our website https://www.hertsandwestessex.ics.nhs.uk/…/cold…/
