10/04/2022
π¨ Our Emergency Department at Altnagelvin Hospital is extremely busy this evening.
βΆοΈ 90 people are currently in the Emergency Department
βΆοΈ 39 people are awaiting admission to hospital for further treatment
π If your situation is life-threatening, a medical or mental health emergency, call 999 immediately or proceed straight to your nearest Emergency Department.
π If you have an urgent, non-emergency medical situation, then we ask that you utilise 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.
π¨βοΈ To find out more about the Emergency and Urgent Care options available to you, and guidance for using our services, visit bit.ly/WTEmergencyAndUrgentServices