Devon health services under 'extreme pressure'

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Patients face longer waits at emergency departments, say health chiefs.

Derriford Hospital: Covid-19 cases, high demand and delays to discharging patients are being blamed for adding to NHS pressuresDevon's health and social care system was under extreme pressure and expected to be throughout the weekend, said NHS Devon.

People with non life-threatening illnesses could be directed "to a more appropriate service", said NHS Devon.People are being urged to use NHS 111, online or by phone, if they cannot wait to see their GP It also advised people to use NHS 111, online or by phone, if they needed advice or medical treatment quickly and could not wait to see their GP.

 

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