Service Information for Monday 5 March: All outpatient appointments at the BGH and Community Hospitals are planned to go ahead. All planned elective procedures will also go ahead. If there is any change an update will be on our website by 3pm on Sunday.
Our staff are working really hard this evening to try to make sure we can get to patients as needed. Please help us to help you by putting on outside lights and keeping the entrance clear if you can. #Workingtogether#Wedontstopforsnow โ๏ธ๐๐จโโ๏ธ๐ฉโโ๏ธโ๏ธ
We have taken the difficult decision to cancel all routine, non-urgent elective procedures and all hospital outpatient appointments today (Thursday 1 March) and tomorrow (Friday 2 March). For more info visit https://t.co/qHfa9osZEP
Do not make unnecessary journeys in the red warning area. Even if you are in the Amber or Yellow areas, consider if your journey is necessary, and take provisions in case you get stranded. Take care and stay #weatheraware#StormEmma#RedWarning
If you're feeling ill over the weekend, remember you can always turn to our digital self help guides available on NHS inform! ๐ป ๐ฑ#digitalhealth https://t.co/wsamw5OIPL
Washing your hands properly is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from the flu. The @WHO has a guide on how to do it properly, while humming to yourself https://t.co/yrHJ3xuo11 ๐
A&E at BGH is exceptionally busy. Please only attend if you require urgent medical attention. #choosewell and visit your community pharmacy for advice & treatment for minor ailments or visit https://t.co/UJoxMiVRXF
We receive lots of calls for people who have fallen in icy conditions. โ๏ธ
๐ Keep an eye on what is underfoot.
โ๏ธ Take it slowly and allow extra time to get from A to B.
๐ฑ Don't get distracted by your mobile phone.
๐ Look out for neighbours, particularly older people.
Did you know you can get repeat prescriptions from your local pharmacy when your GP surgery is closed? Be #healthwise this winter and order any repeat medications in plenty of time โฐ ๐ https://t.co/RXne7MZWT6