A hospital has issued an urgent plea to the public over its accident and emergency department amid 'extremely busy' levels of attendance.
Wigan Infirmary's has put out the warning about its emergency department this evening (February 3). The hospital says 'we urge you not to attend', except in a small number of cases where conditions are serious or life-threatening.
The warning comes after months of unprecedented difficulties for A&Es across Greater Manchester and the rest of the country. It also comes ahead of yet more strikes next week, which will see nurses and ambulance strike on the same days - expected to pile more pressure on the system.
