Warwickshire hospital trust under 'exceptional demand' as it issues plea

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A Warwickshire hospital trust has said it is experiencing 'exceptional demand'. As a result, South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust has urged locals to consider which


healthcare service they need before turning up at hospital. It runs hospitals across the south of the county, including Warwick Hospital. In its post on Facebook, the trust states: "Our


services are currently experiencing very high demand, and we kindly ask for your patience as longer waiting times are expected. "We want to be able to care for the people that need it


most and therefore, we are urging the public to consider which healthcare services are most appropriate throughout the week and over the bank holiday weekend." READ MORE: RUMBLED


TEENAGER BEHIND ADZ LINE SENT VOICE NOTE TO DISCARD 'KILO OF SNIFF' READ MORE: CONCERN FOR COVENTRY MUM MISSING WITH HER YOUNG BABY It has urged anyone in doubt to contact 111 and


only use 999 in a 'life-threatening' emergency. The post concludes: "Please ensure you are choosing the right service for your needs. Please use 111 online as the first port


of call and continue to only use 999 if it is a life-threatening emergency." NHS England has said that hospital demand across the country continues to increase on particularly in urgent


and emergency care. This leads to pressures on services and longer wait times.