Health boss in plea for public to stay 'sensible'
Manchester Evening News|December 31, 2022
PROFESSOR Jane Eddleston, Greater Manchester medical executive lead for acute care, said that Wednesday was beyond anything we have experienced before in an urgent plea for the public to only call 999 or go to A&E in a lifethreatening emergency.
Health boss in plea for public to stay 'sensible'

In an updated statement last night, she said: We continue to ask people in Greater Manchester to play their part by enjoying the festive season sensibly and wherever possible, practicing self-care; using their local pharmacy; avoiding mixing with flu and Covid like symptoms and using NHS 111 Online for advice.

“Small actions that everyone can take such as keeping A&E for emergencies and serious accidents only and helping get a loved-one home from hospital do make a difference.

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