Derry's Altnagelvin Hospital 'extremely busy' this morning
Over 200 attendances in the last 24 hours at A&E
Derry's Altnagelvin Hospital is 'extremely busy' this morning, the Western Trust has confirmed.
Over 200 patients have attended the hospital's A&E department within the last 24 hours.
Currently there are 105 patients in the department, with 45 decisions to admit
The Trust is advising that patients with non critical conditions could face a 'long wait'.
A spokesperson said: "If your situation is life-threatening, a medical or mental health emergency, call 999 immediately or proceed straight to your nearest Emergency Department.
"If you have an urgent, non-emergency medical situation, then we ask that you use the Phone First service on 0300 020 6000 where medical personnel will direct you to the best route of treatment. This may include visiting a Minor Injuries Unit or Out of Hours GP.
"To find out more about the Emergency and Urgent Care options available to you, and guidance for using our services, visit bit.ly/WTEmergencyAndUrgentServices
"Thank you for your ongoing patience and support."