Can you ask an ambulance to take you to a certain hospital or A&E? Not usually. But it depends [“thankyou” .. MyHSN Ed]. If you ring 999 you will normally be taken to the nearest A&E. You may ...
Five ideas to reduce pressure on A&E departments We all know our A&E departments are crowded, chaotic and have corridors full of patients on trolleys. But what can we do to help? Here are five...
Avoid A&E: 10 alternative NHS services We all know about the very long waits in A&E, and all the patients on trolleys in corridors. Is A&E the only place open? (no). So what are the 10 alt...
What is the least busy time in A&E? (6-7am) The quietest time at A&E is 6-7am Monday is the busiest day for A&E visits – avoid that if you can. The quietest time to visit A&E is ...
How can I see a doctor today in the UK? In this article we will describe how you can see a doctor today in the UK. In the UK, there are several ways to see a doctor today, depending on your location a...
10 common reasons to go to Walk-in or Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) First of all. Let’s start with the basics. What is a Walk-in or Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) They are designed to take the bu...
10 common reasons to go to Minor Injury/Illness Unit (MIU) First of all. Let’s start with the basics. What is a minor illness/injury unit (MIU)? Minor illness/injury units are designed to take t...
20 red flag symptoms that require A&E Here are 20 red flag symptoms that usually require A&E care. Each will have examples of significant causes. We hope it helps you decide whether to go to ...
Why aren’t there any private A&Es in the UK? Cost. There’s an NHS A&E within easy reach almost everywhere, and why would anyone want to pay more money for what they already paid for from...
Going t0 A&E: 5 Pros and 5 Cons 5 Pros of A&E care A&Es are for critical and life-threatening situations. So if you may have one of those, they are the place to go. If you need to be admit...
