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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."