Wigan Infirmary's A&E unit faces high demand this winter

Dr Nasir warns Wigan Infirmary's A&E department is busy and urges people to consider seeking healthcare elsewhere if possible

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00:00 This winter, please keep the emergency department less busy by choosing the right service.

00:10 We are currently experiencing a high demand on our emergency services.

00:14 We are doing all we can to help those patients presenting to us with serious illness or life-or-limb

00:20 threatening injuries.

00:21 They need our urgent care the most.

00:25 Many of the patients who are here could have been seen at other NHS services across the

00:29 Wigan borough, resulting in patients waiting longer than expected to be seen.

00:35 You can help us and these patients by choosing the right service before you decide to come

00:40 to A&E.

00:41 If you're unsure, think NHS 111 first.

00:45 They can offer expert advice and make sure you get the right care at the right place

00:50 at the right time.

00:51 Thanks.

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