One Merseyside hospital has urged people to stay away if their condition is not urgent.
Southport Hospital has released a warning to those who might be on their way to the Accident and Emergency Department as the Trust confirms that the department is under pressure, with patients facing a "very long wait" if they travel to the hospital in a non-urgent condition. The warning comes a week after an email was sent to staff confirming that the hospital was implementing the full-to-capacity protocol.
The email sent on Monday, July 25, blamed the heatwave for increased pressure on services, with the hospital now being forced to warn people of long waits. Posting on Facebook, the hospital said: "We remain extremely busy at Southport hospital today. You face a very long wait for A&E care if your condition is not urgent.
