Emergency Departments in Craigavon and Newry ‘extremely busy’

The Southern Health Trust has warned that the Emergency Departments at Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry are both extremely busy.
By Carmel Robinson
Published 14th Mar 2022, 16:55 BST
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People are advised that there could be long waits if they attend and staff are working very hard to deal with everyone.

In a social media post, the Trust said: “The ED in Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill are extremely busy.

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“Please be advised that there will be very long waits if attending.

Emergency Department at Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry are both 'extremely busy'Emergency Department at Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry are both 'extremely busy'
Emergency Department at Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry are both 'extremely busy'

“Staff as always are doing their very best in difficult circumstances and we urge everyone to choose well if you think you need our services.

“Please remember to Phone First before arriving at our EDs or Minor Injuries Services with urgent but not life threatening symptoms. Tel: 0300 1233111”

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