As the NHS prepares to manage the increase in demand which is expected at this time of year, health chiefs are making an important appeal by urging people:
To keep hospital emergency departments free for those who are in immediate need of emergency treatment or life-saving care
Not to abuse emergency 999 ambulance services - with over 40% of people calling 999 not needing to go to hospital
To ‘think pharmacy first’ for many common winter illnesses which can be safely treated with over the counter ...
Bringing together skills, expertise and shared knowledge in ambulance services
