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Katie-Ann Gupwell

Three hospitals under 'extreme pressure' facing 'exceptionally high levels of demand' - Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board

A warning has been issued to patients after all three Cwm Taf Morgannwg hospitals have been under "extreme pressure".

On Sunday, January 16 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board issued a statement stating all three of the health board's acute hospitals have recently faced "extreme pressure".

The statement released on Sunday read: "All three of our acute hospitals are under extreme pressure tonight as we are experiencing exceptionally high levels of demand.

"Remember EDs are for emergencies only. Use the NHS 111 Wales symptom checker to find out how you can get the right carehttps://111.wales.nhs.uk/."

Back last week a hospital in Rhondda Cynon Taf was urging people not to visit for minor emergencies due to pressures on staff.

On Monday, January 10 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board issued a notice to patients asking them not to attend Royal Glamorgan Hospital, in Talbot Green, for minor emergencies.

A statement issued by the health board said: "From Monday January 10, between 7am and 5pm on a weekday, patients who attend the Royal Glamorgan Hospital Emergency Department with a minor injury will be offered an appointment in the Minor Injury Unit (MIU) in Yswbty Cwm Rhondda. This is only for certain conditions.

"Due to the current pressures and crowding in the Emergency Department, if you have a minor injury, we do ask you call 111 first to make an appointment in the MIU instead of coming to the Emergency Department. Thank you for your cooperation."

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