Shropshire health bosses say they are already feeling the benefits from a new freestanding ambulance hub which is in operation at one of the county's hospitals.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust , which runs Telford's Princess Royal Hospital, secured £1.2 million to create the ambulance hub.
Now, health bosses have spoken of the benefit the hub has already had on increasing capacity in the hospital and reducing handover delays. “We also need the public to seek the care they need in the most clinically appropriate setting such as using pharmacies and 111 online, especially during periods of exceptional pressure which includes planned industrial action by junior doctors this week.”
"With the extra capacity allowing for patients to be handed over more quickly, it means not only are they able to receive the best level of care, it also means our staff are able to respond to the next 999 call in the community. "This substantial investment of £1.2 million will enhance patients' experiences and improve their access to emergency care.
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