City's emergency department under 'extreme pressure'

HEALTH bosses in Swansea have asked people to “think carefully” as they are “under extreme pressure due to extra demand”.

- TAITE JOHNSON Reporter [e-mail]

A large amount of patients with flu and other winter-related illnesses has put pressure on the Emergency Department (ED) at Morriston Hospital in Swansea.

The Swansea Bay University Health Board has asked people within the Swansea community to “think carefully before coming to ED” unless you or a loved one is experiencing a serious or life-threatening illness.

The health board said yesterday: “Our Emergency Department (ED or A&E) is always busy, but right now it’s under extreme pressure due to extra demand for our care, with flu and other winter-related illness circulating widely throughout the community.

“So please think carefully before coming to ED - there are numerous alternatives which can provide the care and support you need.