The emergency department at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth promises a 'better experience' for patients.
A hospital that has previously faced lengthy waiting times and long ambulance queues is opening its new A&E later.Patients who do not need a bed can be treated in dedicated chair areas
In recent years, the QA has been criticised for having long waits to access emergency care, with ambulances sometimes queuing outside A&E during high demand.It meant people were temporarily directed to other hospitals in a bid to ease what Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust described as "intolerable delays".
It would provide a better experience for patients needing emergency care in a more modern and purpose-built environment, according to PHU.Penny Emerit, PHU's chief executive said: “We are delighted to open our new Emergency Department which is a much-needed investment to improve the experience of those in our community who need emergency care.
"The old department had been in use since 1979 and was designed to care for many less people than we now see every day," she added.Portsmouth residents in need of medical help are still being urged to only use the Emergency Department for life-threatening injuries and conditions.
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