A&E departments in Barrow and Lancaster extremely busy

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 14:34 · Archive

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust has warned that its emergency departments are extremely busy and should be used only for serious emergencies.

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust has issued a warning that its emergency departments are 'extremely busy'. The trust is responsible for A&E departments at Furness General Hospital in Barrow and the Royal Lancaster Infirmary in Lancaster.

In a statement, UHMBT said: 'A&E is for emergencies only. Please be aware that our Emergency Departments are extremely busy.' The trust urged the public to 'choose the right NHS service for your needs, and only visit A&E for serious and life threatening emergencies'.

The trust advised that patients with breaks, sprains, cuts, grazes, fevers and rashes should attend Urgent Treatment Services instead. For those unsure which service they need, the trust recommends visiting 111.nhs.uk first.

How it is being reported

• A&E departments in Barrow and Lancaster are ‘extremely busy', trust saysThe hospital trust in charge of the area's two main A&E's has issued a warning to the public after declaring that their emergency departments are 'extremely busy'.Westmorland Gazette · 3 Nov, 14:10
• A&E departments in Barrow and Lancaster are ‘extremely busy', trust saysThe hospital trust in charge of the area's two main A&E's has issued a warning to the public after declaring that their emergency departments are 'extremely busy'.NW Evening Mail · 3 Nov, 14:10

In this story: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust · Furness General Hospital · Royal Lancaster Infirmary · Barrow · Lancaster

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