Minimise A&E use this winter amid 'substantial' pressure on the NHS, public to be asked - Evening Standard

Minimise A&E use this winter amid 'substantial' pressure on the NHS, public to be asked Health chiefs are preparing to launch a public awareness campaign encouraging people to reduce A&E usage in a bid to protect the NHS from collapse this winter, according to reports.

In a letter to staff, NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard said winter planning has begun earlier than usual as the “pressure on the NHS is likely to be substantial, particularly in urgent and emergency care”. Evening Standard