威尔士的急诊室面临过度拥挤问题;仅对危及生命的紧急情况使用999。 Emergency rooms in Wales face overcrowding; use 999 only for life-threatening emergencies.

截至2026年1月2日,Hywel Dda和Western Trust地区的紧急部门面临巨大压力,据报等待时间过长,过度拥挤。 Emergency departments in the Hywel Dda and Western Trust regions are under high pressure as of January 2, 2026, with long waits and overcrowding reported. 卫生官员敦促公众只将999用于危及生命的紧急情况,如胸痛、中风或严重出血。 Health officials urge the public to use 999 only for life-threatening emergencies like chest pain, stroke, or severe bleeding. 对于非紧急情况,病人应与111威尔士国家保健服务系统联系,使用无预约服务,或参观社区药房。 For non-emergencies, patients should contact NHS 111 Wales, use walk-in services, or visit community pharmacies. 通过NHS 111备选方案2提供紧急心理健康支持。 Urgent mental health support is available via NHS 111 option 2. 医院正在要求病人单独到医院就诊,并强调需要利用适当的护理环境来减轻对急诊服务的压力。 Hospitals are asking patients to attend alone and are emphasizing the need to use appropriate care settings to ease strain on emergency services.