York Hospital's emergency department is 'extremely busy' - and non-urgent cases face long wait (Image: Newsquest)
YORK Hospital's trust has warned that its emergency departments are 'extremely busy' - and anyone with a 'non-urgent' issue faces a long wait.
The NHS foundation trust tweeted that such waits would happen as it prioritised life-threatening cases.
"So we can provide help to those who are critically ill or seriously injured, please consider using NHS 111 or a local urgent treatment centre," it added.
There was a similar message from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, which tweeted: "Please protect our 999 service for those who are in a life-threatening or very serious condition. For other healthcare needs, please choose more appropriate care and support. Thank you."
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