Think twice about A&E visit

Health chiefs are urging Monklands residents to think twice about attending A&E departments this winter as the NHS deals with the added pressure of the Covid- 19 pandemic.

Dr Crawford Mcguffie, medical director and emergency department consultant, said it was important to remind people that A& E is not always the best place to treat certain conditions.

He said: “As we move towards the winter months, our emergency departments (EDS) are getting busier.

“This year, with the added pressure of Covid- 19, our EDS are under even more pressure.

“So, we are asking members of the public to stop, think, and ask, ‘ Is it an emergency?’ If it is an emergency, come straight to the emergency department.

“That way we can ensure t hat our emergency departments are there for those who need it most – those with life-threatening emergencies, and injuries.”