New campaign is aiming to keep people out of A&E this winter

NHS MAKING PATIENTS AWARE OF THE ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS

- By TELEGRAPH REPORTER

THE NHS has launched a new “24 Hours NOT in A&E” campaign, designed to ease the current strain on medics.

It is aimed at helping patients access the right care quickly and keep emergency departments free for those who need them most.

This winter, the health service faces significant pressures, and many people are still unsure about the range of support available locally.

Research shows that only one in three people in Derbyshire knew they could call NHS 111 for mental health advice, and roughly one in three claimed to have used an Urgent Treatment Centre in the last three years.

These figures underline the importance of raising awareness about the full range of NHS services available in Derby and Derbyshire.