More than 2,600 people use Shropshire A&Es
Last week was the busiest week of the year so far for the county's two A&E departments, it has been revealed.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust says 2,635 visited its two emergency departments last week.
It equates to 376 people every day, or 16 people an hour using A&E.
The trust, which runs Shropshire's two acute hospitals the Princess Royal Hospital and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is urging people to seek alternatives to A&E if a trip is not necessary
Sara Biffen, deputy chief operating officer at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, has previously said: “We know that for some, a journey to A&E is essential, but we also know there are many people who do not need the specialist care that our A&Es provide.
“Once again we would ask people to please think carefully about alternative local services.
“These do not provide less of a service for non-urgent conditions, but can help people avoid a lengthy and stressful visit to hospital.”
