{"id":356844,"date":"2026-01-07T10:25:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T10:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/356844\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T10:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T10:25:15","slug":"health-bosses-issue-emergency-alert-over-major-pressures-on-a-and-e-departments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/356844\/","title":{"rendered":"Health bosses issue emergency alert over \u201cmajor pressures\u201d on A and E departments"},"content":{"rendered":"

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HEALTH bosses have issued an emergency alert stating that Accident and Emergency Services are experiencing \u201cmajor pressures.<\/p>\n

The Herts and West Essex Integrated Care Board has issued the following statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cHealth 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. <\/p>\n

\u201cIf 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<\/a> or call 111 first. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis saves you time and effort and is the best way to ensure NHS staff can treat you effectively if needed. <\/p>\n

\u201cAlternatively, you can: \u2022 use one of the Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC) or minor injuries units which can treat a range of illnesses and minor injuries. <\/p>\n

Find a list on our website https:\/\/www.hertsandwestessex.ics.nhs.uk\/\u2026\/support\/urgent\/<\/a> \u2022 access urgent dental care by contacting NHS 111 and they will put you in touch with a local service. <\/p>\n

Find more information about urgent mental health support on our website https:\/\/www.hertsandwestessex.ics.nhs.uk\/\u2026\/i-need\u2026\/<\/a> <\/p>\n

More information about how to look after yourself and others on our website https:\/\/www.hertsandwestessex.ics.nhs.uk\/\u2026\/cold\u2026\/<\/a><\/p>\n


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