Public reminded to use 999 and emergency department services wisely

The NHS is urging people to use 999 and Emergency Departments (A&E) wisely as the region’s emergency services report an increase in pressure. With increasing demand on services, people are asked to consider whether their condition really needs emergency treatment from the ambulance service or their local hospital. Several hospitals are reporting high demand following the colder weather over the past few days and the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is asking the public to think before dialling ...