A&E waiting times in England hit worst-ever level

[everydayupsanddowns]

Not everywhere have minor injuries clinics or walk in centres. We have never had a minor injuries and our walk in centre closed a few years ago.

plus I think one of the challenges is the massively overstretched GP service. If people have to wait two or three weeks to see a GP about something and they feel the matter is more urgent unless they consult NHS111, A&E is their first port of call.

 

[grovesy]

plus I think one of the challenges is the massively overstretched GP service. If people have to wait two or three weeks to see a GP about something and they feel the matter is more urgent unless they consult NHS111, A&E is their first port of call.

I think they closed our walk in centre , as it did not reduce the attendances at A&E . That is what I read into the reasons given for closure.