NHS Nottingham warning as ambulance workers set to…

NHS Nottingham warning as ambulance workers set to strike for second time

NHS Nottingham has warned that they will face 'significant pressures' on Wednesday (January 11) due to strike action. The GMB trade union at East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) received enough votes to have a mandate to strike, with local NHS services facing increased demand.

Now, the public have been urged to "think carefully" about how they can help the NHS. Support is available for patients who are not suffering from life-threatening injuries through NHS111 online, your nearest pharmacy or at treatment centres.

Those in life-threatening situations should continue to come forward as normal. Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is one of a number of areas affected by industrial action this week.

Last month, on December 21, thousands of ambulance service workers across the region walked out in the first day of the most significant ambulance strike action for more than three decades. Planned strikes for December 28 were called off by the union, with the date rearranged to the new year.

Here are seven ways you can help your local NHS tomorrow.

Seven ways you can help the NHS

Only call 999 or attend A&E departments for serious accidents and for genuine emergencies.
If you are unsure where you should go, NHS 111 can help – search online for “NHS 111” or dial 111 from any phone. This will make sure you are seen in the right place and by the right person.
Consider using Urgent Treatment Centres. They can treat injuries including sprains, strains, suspected fractures, bites, cuts, scalds, and other non-life-threatening conditions. Waiting times are usually much shorter than A&E. There are UTCs at: Nottingham – The NHS Urgent Care Centre (next to the BBC building) is open every day from 7am-7pm. You don’t need an appointment to attend. Seaton House, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 4LA Tel: 0115 883 8500. Newark – Newark Hospital is open 9am-10pm (last patient admitted at 9.30pm). It can be found on Boundary Road, NG24 4DE. Ilkeston Community Hospital – is open 8am – 8pm. It can be found on Heanor Road , Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8LN. You can book into this service via 111. For other non-urgent cases, when you need medical advice and it’s not an emergency, please speak to your GP practice or a pharmacist..
Use the NHS App for access to a wide range of services and information, such as accessing medical records, booking and managing appointments, reviewing medication and ordering prescriptions as well as checking symptoms.
Flu and Covid-19 are currently circulating in the community, so stay at home if you have symptom and get your jabs if you are eligible. More details about how to get your flu and Covid-19 jab can be found here – Flu vaccine and here – Covid Vaccine.
Members of the public can also help ease pressures by using their local pharmacy. Pharmacies can help with allergies, constipation, headaches, earaches and many other ailments.
Anyone who is in mental health distress should call the Mental Health Crisis Line: 0808 196 3779 – the helpline is open 24 hours a day.

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