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Addenbrooke’s Hospital A&E experiencing ‘extremely high numbers’




Dont call 999 for anything other than a real emergency
Dont call 999 for anything other than a real emergency

People are reminded to only attend A&E if they have life-threatening injuries as Addenbrooke’s Hospital experiences “extremely high numbers” today (Tuesday).

A Cambridge University Hospitals spokesperson said: “The trust is experiencing extremely high numbers of people attending our A&E department.

“While we are prioritising treating the sickest patients first, about 15 per cent of people attending A&E could have been treated elsewhere.

“Only those with life-threatening injuries should attend A&E. For non-emergencies, we are asking the public to think twice before coming to A&E and use alternatives, such as GPs, pharmacies, NHS 111 and minor injury units.”



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