People in need of non-urgent medical treatment are being urged to use the Minor Injuries Unit at Lewes Victoria Hospital, helping free up services for those most in need as the end of the cold snap sees increased pressure on NHS emergency services.
The recent snow and freezing temperatures have made winter extremely difficult for the NHS across the country, especially on A&E departments and local GP surgeries as they cope with increasing numbers of people seeking treatment. To help ease this pressure on these vital local services, the NHS is urging people with minor infections and rashes, fractures and lacerations, stomach upsets, superficial cuts and bruises, minor burns and strains to use the MIU at Lewes Victoria Hospital for treatment.
A website at www.sussexhelpmy.nhs.uk highlights the all the other alternatives to A&E visits, and has searchable listings on the most appropriate services available across Sussex to treat a range of illness and injuries.
A spokesperson for High Weald and Lewes CCG, said: “The recent cold weather has added to the pressure on the NHS emergency services, so if you do need urgent care that is not an emergency, you can get treated quickly without an appointment at MIU at Lewes Victoria Hospital. Everyone can #HelpMyNHS by choosing the right service at the right time, freeing up emergency services for those most in need.”
“There is no need to be a registered patient or to make an appointment to and it offers easy access to quick treatment from 8am-8pm Monday to Sunday.”