People urged to 'choose well' and avoid Emergency Department if possible

Noble's Hospital under 'extreme pressure'

People are still being urged to avoid the Emergency Department today.

Noble’s Hospital is operating at OPEL Level 4 status – meaning it’s under ‘extreme pressure’.

Manx Care has blamed it on the number of people requiring treatment and then admission – overnight from Friday to Saturday - you can find out more HERE.

Anyone requiring treatment is being asked to ‘choose well’ and consider whether they could receive help from other places including the Minor Injuries and Illnesses Unit at Ramsey Cottage Hospital.

Dr Gareth Davies is an emergency medicine consultant:

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