Manchester United's supporters were left to rue what could have been after Moises Caicedo fired Brighton & Hove Albion into a 15th minute lead at the Amex Stadium this teatime.
18.04.2022 - 17:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A major A&E department is urging people to stay away as it sees high patient numbers continue over the Easter weekend. Royal Bolton Hospital 's A&E continued to be under severe pressure despite urging people to 'think carefully' heading into the Bank Holiday weekend.
People were urged to seek care elsewhere - such as NHS 111 or their GP - unless it was completely necessary. However, a hospital spokesperson confirmed the site remained extremely busy over the weekend, and reiterated the pleas to avoid using the A&E unless absolutely necessary.
Many pharmacies and walk-in centres remained open across Greater Manchester throughout the weekend and GP appointments were made available for those who needed them. But, people still took to A&E putting increased pressure on services. And while pressures remain high at A&E departments, Greater Manchester's primary care system is also bracing itself for an extremely difficult period ahead.
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On Thursday (April 14) Damian Bates, a consultant in Bolton 's emergency department, told people that they could face long waits if they were not an emergency. Rising Covid-19 cases is said to be contributing to these increasing waiting times.
Dr Bates said: "We will see people in the order they need to be seen. If you’re not an emergency, you will wait for several hours sometimes. So think carefully where you go for care or treatment.
"We’re really happy to see people when they’re unwell, that’s what we are here for. However, we get a lot of people coming to Royal Bolton Hospital because they don’t think they have a choice of going somewhere else. Ring 111 and get that advice
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