Avoid ER for Hiccups, Ingrown Toenails
Update: 2025-12-04
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Emergency Rooms Overwhelmed: Patients Urged to Seek Alternative Care for Minor AilmentsNew figures reveal thousands of patients visited hospitals last winter for minor health issues like hiccups and ingrown toenails, straining emergency departments. Health officials emphasize the need for patients to seek alternative care options, such as pharmacists, general practitioners, or NHS one one one, to alleviate the burden on emergency services. NHS England is promoting this message through a social media campaign, highlighting the convenience and availability of alternative care options.
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