'We're really busy' - Blackpool Victoria Hospital bosses issue important plea to visitors
“Our Emergency Department is currently really busy which could lead to long waits.”
Bosses at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have issued an important notice to people planning on visiting the trust.
Visitors feeling unwell or suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting or respiratory symptoms are urged to avoid attending.
A Blackpool Victoria Hospital spokesman said: “If you are planning to visit someone in hospital but you are feeling unwell yourself with diarrhoea and vomiting and/or respiratory symptoms, please be advised not to visit until you are feeling well again.
“Our Emergency Department is currently really busy which could lead to long waits.
“Our teams are doing everything they can to see and treat patients as quickly and safely as possible.
Patients and visitors attending the hospital outside of normal hours (after 10pm) are also being asked to use dedicated out-of-hours entrances.
For maternity and children’s services: visitors are asked to use the dedicated Women & Children’s entrance near the main hospital entrance.
For all other services: visitors are asked to enter the hospital through the A&E department.
A Blackpool Victoria Hospital spokesman said: “These arrangements help our teams direct you to the appropriate area to ensure that you can get there safely and as quickly as possible.
“Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.”