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Public urged to use emergency health services wisely this New Year weekend
People in the North East are being reminded to please only call 999 or visit A&E if their condition is a threat to life or limb as services continue to face high demand over the festive break.
North East Ambulance Services declares critical incident due to extreme pressures
North East Ambulance Service has today (27 December 2022) declared a critical incident because of unprecedented pressure following the Christmas break impacting its ability to respond to patients.
North East Ambulance Services declares critical incident due to extreme pressures
North East Ambulance Service has today (19 December) declared a critical incident as a result of unprecedented pressure impacting its ability to respond to patients.
Public urged to think before they dial 999 over Christmas and New Year
Ambulance bosses are again appealing for people in the North East to use precious ambulance resources wisely in the run up to one of the busiest weeks of the year.
Plea to use emergency services wisely amid record 999 calls
North East Ambulance Service is making an urgent appeal to the public to only call its services in a life threatening emergency after a record number of 999 and NHS 111 calls is placing it under unprecedented pressure.
Make use of 111 online for urgent care
People in the North East are being urged to make use of 111 online for medical advice as demand for 999 calls increases dramatically.
