Major A&E changes announced amid strikes

• Patients should be triaged to attend A&E only for life-threatening or serious conditions, reducing non-urgent attendances
• A&E services are undergoing major changes, likely driven by workforce pressures from ongoing strikes
• Clinicians should reinforce appropriate A&E use with patients and consider directing minor injuries/illnesses to alternative services (GP, urgent care centres, pharmacy)

Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.

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