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

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

- By MAIL REPORTER

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.

The campaign highlights convenient alternatives to A&E including NHS 111, community pharmacies, urgent treatment centres, and the NHS App services that can often help faster than waiting in an emergency department.