NHS Forth Valley are urging people with non life-threatening injuries to call NHS 24, rather than attend A&E.
Figures released yesterday show a third of patients at Forth Valley Royal are waiting more than four hours to be seen.
The health board says they're preparing for a "very challenging" Easter period.
NHS Forth Valley’s Medical Director, Andrew Murray, explained: “The Easter break is always a busy time for the NHS, but this year we are facing extra pressures due to the recent surge in Covid-19 cases. This is resulting in significant staffing and service pressures in our hospitals and community teams.”
“Our staff are doing everything possible to support patients but to help them please call NHS 24 on 111 for advice to help your get right care, in the right place. This will help keep avoid long waits and prevent our Emergency Department from becoming overcrowded. It will also free up our ED staff to deliver care as quickly as possible to those patients most in need of our help.”
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