A Welsh health board has warned its emergency departments are under "extreme pressure" with long waits possible. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board issued the warning on Tuesday morning. The health board covers Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, the Princess of Wales in Bridgend and the Royal Glamorgan at Llantrisant.
In statement that went out on social media just before midday, the health board said: "Please be advised that our emergency departments are under extreme pressure. Please only attend our ED if you have an emergency that cannot wait until you can see your GP or other healthcare services such as your pharmacy, dentist, optician. You can expect to wait a considerable time if it is not an emergency. Help us help you by using the right service, the right way at the right time."
Patients with any concerns, or unsure of what to do, are urged to use the online NHS 111 Wales service. The statement finished by saying: "Our staff are working hard to care for as many patients as possible."
