Bristol hospital under 'intense pressure'

The North Bristol NHS Trust warns patients will face delays

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 23rd Jul 2024

An NHS Trust in Bristol has issued a warning stating their A&E department is under "intense pressure."

The North Bristol NHS Trust says patients visiting the Southmead Hospital A&E department should expect long wait times.

The NHS Trust said in a post yesterday (Monday, July 22): "Our Emergency Department is currently under pressure.

"If you attend with a non-emergency condition you may have a long wait, or might be redirected to another service. If you are unsure where to go for medical help, please use NHS 111 and they can advise you."

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