Over recent weeks, patient volumes have fallen by up to 50 percent at some EDs, often resulting in worsened health condition by the time people do seek help.
Please come in for the care you need, when you need it. The sooner we see you, the better your health outcome will usually be. We are here to provide emergency care, please come if you have a health emergency.
Please don’t delay reaching out for emergency help due to fear of being infected with COVID-19. To keep everyone safe, we are screening people arriving at ED and those who may have COVID-19 are being treated away from other patients we are using all appropriate personal protective equipment.
We’d also like to remind you to seek the level of care that is appropriate for your needs. For relatively minor ailments, your local GP is the best place to seek care. Many are offering phone and video consultations during the lockdown.
Over Easter, you can also contact your local urgent care clinic or call Healthline for advice.
In an emergency, please call 111. Our emergency services continue as normal. That doesn’t change because we are in lockdown.
