Appeal to only use 'extremely busy' Wigan A&E in life or limb-threatening situations
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Hospital bosses are urging people to stay away from Wigan Infirmary’s “extremely busy” A&E department if possible.
Several appeals have been posted over recent days on Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Facebook page.
The latest says: "Our emergency department is extremely busy. Keep our emergency department free for those who really need it.
“Unless your condition is life and limb-threatening, use 111.nhs.uk to be directed to the right care for you.”
Other sources of care include pharmacies, GPs and Leigh Urgent Treatment Centre.
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