Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board advises non-urgent patients to seek alternatives as A&E faces overwhelming demand this holiday season
Cwm Taf Morgannwg: A Welsh health board is sounding the alarm about A&E departments being swamped. They’re saying the Royal Glamorgan, Prince Charles, and Princess of Wales hospitals are exceptionally busy, especially as we get closer to Christmas.
Since Monday, they’ve been seeing a lot of seriously ill patients. The health board is prioritizing those who need urgent care, but if your issue isn’t critical, you might have to wait a while.
They’re really encouraging folks with non-urgent problems to look for other options. You know, things like minor injury units, GPs, or even pharmacies can help out. It’s all about easing the load on A&E.
Emergency department consultant Mayukhmoty Maiti mentioned that they’re super busy and expect it to stay that way through the weekend. They’re asking everyone to consider alternatives like visiting a pharmacy or calling your GP.
In a social media post, the health board emphasized that choosing a different service not only helps their staff but also means you’ll get seen faster by someone who knows how to help with your specific issue.
