Bosses at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan have told people to stay away from A&E unless they're in a 'life or limb threatening' condition. The hospital on Wigan Lane has issued a warning to patients saying the department is 'extremely busy'.
Residents should only attend if their condition is 'life or limb-threatening'. Medics, bosses said, need to keep the area free for 'those who really need it'. Anybody in need of care has been asked to contact 111.
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A statement by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter read: "Our Emergency Department is extremely busy. Keep our Emergency Department free for those who really need it.
"Unless your condition is life and limb-threatening, use http://111.nhs.uk to be directed to the right care for you."
