NHS warns of busy A&E departments at North Cumbrian hospital

NHS warns of busy A&E departments at North Cumbrian hospital

THE NHS has warned members of the public about long waiting times at an A&E department in North Cumbrian hospitals.

Waiting times on display in Midland Met A&E department | Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Patients can now see Accident and Emergency (A&E) waiting times on display via digital screens within the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital’s waiting area. The updates are displayed within the A&E department at the Smethwick hospital. A&E matron Michael Brennan said: “By including this information within the department we are giving patients the ability to see waiting times, so they have a clearer idea of what to expect. It also reminds t…