Health board warns that all three North Wales emergency departments are ‘extremely busy’

Three emergency departments across North Wales are “extremely busy” this afternoon, the region’s health board has said.

Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Glan Clwyd Hospital and Ysbyty Gwynedd are all affected.

In a statement Besti Cadwaladr University Health Board said the departments have to “prioritise the most seriously injured patients who need urgent care”.

The health board is urging people to consider accessing one of the options below for minor injuries and illness:

• At your local Pharmacy
• At a Minor Injury Unit
• By contacting the NHS Direct Wales helpline, open 24/7
• By contacting your GP, or;
• By contacting the C.A.L.L. helpline 24/7 for anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend

The statement adds: “By choosing the most appropriate health care service for you needs, you will not only be helping your local NHS services during the COVID-19 pandemic, but you might also be seen quicker.

“Information and contact numbers for the services listed above can be found on our website.”