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Weekly Edition - Published  15 February 2015

 

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Emergency Department very busy; please only attend if you really need to

DOCTORS and nurses at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital are urging the people of Liverpool to think about whether they could be treated elsewhere before coming to the emergency department and are asking for their support during this busy period.

All Hospitals are experiencing increased attendances.  Dr Tom Wiles, emergency medicine consultant, said:- "We are seeing large numbers of patients and the department is very busy. There are many other ways of getting the healthcare you need and many illnesses and injuries don't need to be treated in a hospital. There are lots of good support services out there, including NHS 111 and your GP.  There are lots of very unwell people who do need our care and treatment. We really need the support of the people of Liverpool to allow us to look after the people who need us most. Please think about whether you really need our care and treatment." There are a range of different healthcare providers in Liverpool that people can access if they have concerns about their health.

Also Southport and Ormskirk  hospitals have reported to us that they have been A&E attendances were up 17% on Sunday against the previous 6 weeks and up 20% in January against the same month in 2015. "Please use A&E wisely and think carefully before attending hospital. We are experiencing extremely high demand for beds. You don't need an appointment at A&E but we make an assessment on arrival and, depending on how urgent treatment is needed, you may have to wait. The triage nurse or clinician may also signpost you to a different health care provider such as your GP, dentist or pharmacy." Jeanette Abraham, Associate Director of Operations.

Here's a guide to local health services:-

Your Local GP


Your GP should be your first point of contact for non-emergency illnesses you can't treat yourself. Your GP is available from 8.00am to 6.30pm weekdays, with same day appointments available, if necessary. Many GPs across the city are offering more appointments during the winter period. If you don't have a GP, you can register with your local surgery. If you're not sure where this is, you can find out online or by calling:- 0300 77 77 007.

GP Out of Hours Service


If your local surgery is closed, you can still see a GP with the GP out of hours service; just contact your local practice and your call will be re-directed. GP out of hours services in Liverpool are provided across the City. Most of the doctors who provide this service also work in local practices. It's very likely that you and your family will be seen and treated more quickly using the out of hours service than if you were waiting to see a doctor in A&E, especially at busy times.

You can also access treatment quickly by considering 1 of these alternative options:-

►  NHS 111


When you need medical help or advice fast, but it is not a 999 emergency, you can also call the NHS 111 service. NHS 111 is available, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and calls are free from mobiles and landlines.

►  NHS Walk-In Centres


Walk-in centres provide treatment 365 days a year for illnesses that you can't treat yourself and there's no need to book an appointment. Opening times and locations are here.

►  Pharmacy Services


Your local pharmacy can offer free, confidential and expert advice on a range of health issues. They can help you prepare for many of the common illnesses like coughs and colds and ensure you have a well stocked medicine cabinet over the holiday period.

►  NHS Choices Website


You can find a wealth of advice about hundreds of health conditions, details of GPs, pharmacies and dentists in your local area by visiting the NHS Choices website.

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital added:- "A&E is for only for medical emergencies and people facing life threatening conditions such as serious accidents, serious burns, breathing problems, heart attacks and strokes. Treatment for minor injuries is available at West Lancashire Health Centre to the left of the entrance to Ormskirk hospital and Skelmersdale NHS Walk in Centre at The Concourse. The last appointment to see a nurse is 9pm."

 

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