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Frenchay Hospital A&E is closing and will move to Southmead Hospital on 19th May Are you prepared? You may have received a leaflet through the door, saw the roadside adverts or heard it on the radio. The public advertising is letting the public know that the Frenchay Hospital A&E Department is moving across to the re-developed Southmead Hospital. I have talked with North Bristol NHS Trust and they have said that there are other alternative A&Es that residents of Pucklechurch may find more convenient. The A&E department at the Royal United Hospital, in Bath, is the same distance from Pucklechurch. Residents may find it is quicker to travel to this A&E department instead. If you would like to prepare yourself in the event of an accident or feel seriously ill by checking the journey out on the AA Route Planner website the Southmead Hospital post code is BS10 5NB and RUH Bath is BA1 3NG. Please make yourself aware of the following options now -- don’t wait for an emergency to work out what to do. OPTION 1: NHS 111 NHS 111 has been introduced across England and Wales to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year and is free to call from your landline or mobile phone. You should use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it's not a life-threatening situation. Call: 111 More information here: http://thinkabc.org.uk/services/nhs-111.aspx OPTION 2: Minor Injuries Unit Minor injuries units can help with a number of urgent minor injuries. No appointment necessary and you will be seen a lot faster than at A&E. The nearest Minor Injuries Unit to Pucklechurch is in Yate. Yate - Minor Injuries Unit
Option 3: call 999 In a life-threatening emergency Always call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured, and their life is at risk. Not only will the paramedics arrive and be able to give aid on the spot (and continue this on the way to hospital), Pucklechurch has several “First Responders” living in Pucklechurch who can be dispatched to certain emergency situations and could be on your doorstep in minutes.
Option 4: Making your own way to A&E If you decide to have someone take you to A&E, you should consider the time of day and make a decision on which A&E unit to attend. The journey from Pucklechurch to Southmead via the ring road passes the M32 junction, UWE, the MoD, and Airbus. It is not uncommon for this to take an hour in peak times. The A&E unit at the RUH is much less likely to have adverse traffic conditions. If you would like to prepare yourself in the event of an accident or feel seriously ill by checking the journey out on the AA Route Planner website the Southmead Hospital post code is BS10 5NB and RUH Bath is BA1 3NG. Emergency Department More details here… http://www.ruh.nhs.uk
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