NHS trust warns public not to attend A&E if condition isn't life threatening
A Cumbrian NHS trust is asking people to use a different service unless their condition is life-threatening due to 'extremely busy' A&E departments.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust is asking people to try an alternative to A&E if they need urgent care.
This includes NHS 111, a local pharmacy, a GP practice, or an urgent treatment centre.
The Cumberland Infirmary is particularly busy with a three to three and a half hour wait to see a clinician.
In West Cumbria, they average wait time is one and a half to two hours.
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