Chesterfield Royal Hospital urges patients not to visit A&E department today – unless facing ‘genuine emergency’
The hospital has issued an appeal while staff are dealing with a higher volume of patients today.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital has issued an important appeal this afternoon (Monday, September 14) urging patients to avoid using the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department (A&E).
This comes as the hospital is ‘very busy’ today.
Patients are advised to use the NHS111 service when possible and only visit the Chesterfield A&E when facing a ‘genuine emergency’.
The appeal shared by the hospital reads: “Our hospital is very busy and we’re asking you not to come into our Emergency Department (A&E) unless it is a genuine emergency.
"An emergency could be something like a serious injury or life-threatening problem or a condition which is deteriorating.
"If your condition is minor and you are not sure where to get care, please use NHS111 who will be able to support you to find the care you need in the best place.
"ED prioritises patients on clinical need so you may have to wait longer if your condition is less severe.”