31 December 2024

Exceptional demand on our services

Our hospitals are seeing an exceptional level of demand on our services.

Due to continued pressure as a result of flu and other winter viruses, to protect our patients, we ask that you wear a face mask when visiting, if you have flu-like symptoms, and regularly wash your hands or use the alcohol gel provided.

We continue to ask our local community to please only attend our Emergency Departments (A&E) if you require urgent or emergency care.

If you have a minor illness or injury, please consider whether you can access the care you need via your GP, a pharmacist, by using NHS 111 online or via the NHS App.

We thank all our staff who continue to work extremely hard to ensure our patients safely receive the care they need.