MELTDOWN IN THE WARDZONE

As flu season is starting to pick up pace, we are being inundated with calls from patients concerned about flu symptoms, particularly among school-age children.

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We have attached information on self-management of flu symptoms, and would ask that you help us to help you by following this guidance and using all available resources before contacting your GP wherever possible.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and support in keeping all of our patients safe and well this winter.

want to." The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has revealed there were more than 800 deaths associated with long A&E waits before admission in Scotland last year, an increase of a third from the 2023 figure. Poolman added: "It is unforgivable if people are dying because there are not adequate resources in the NHS.