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Derry's Altnagelvin under "extreme pressure"

Nicole Lang, 19 Apr

The Emergency Department at Altnagelvin Hospital remains extremely busy

today. A&E has seen 213 attendances in the past 24 hours.

There is currently 93 people waiting in the Emergency Department at

Altnagelvin Hospita with 38 patients awaiting admission

A&E has seen 213 attendances in the past 24 hours.

A spokesperson for the Western Health and Social Care Trust advised:

"If your situation is life-threatening, a medical or mental health

emergency, call 999 immediately or proceed straight to your nearest

Emergency Department.

"If you have an urgent, non-emergency medical situation, then we ask

that you use the Phone First service on 0300 020 6000 where medical

personnel will direct you to the best route of treatment. This may

include visiting a Minor Injuries Unit or Out of Hours GP.

"To find out more about the Emergency and Urgent Care options available

to you, and guidance for using our services, visit

bit.ly/WTEmergencyAndUrgentServices

"Thank you for your ongoing patience and support. Our staff continue to

do their very best for you through these challenging times."