THE Western Trust say that Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry is “extremely busy” at present.
There are currently 75 people in the Emergency Department and 24 are waiting on beds.
A Trust spokesperson said: “Please only attend the ED if you have a medical or mental health emergency.”
The public are asked that if they are considering attending they should use the Phone First initiative telephone 03000 206 000 or text 0870 240 515.
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