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Hospital warns of long waiting times at busy A&E

Andrew Turner/BBC A grey wall of a hospital which says NHS James Paget University Hospitals and in front of it a road. Beyond it to the far right can be seen two ambulancesAndrew Turner/BBC
James Paget University Hospital's emergency department warned people of long waiting times

People have been urged to avoid a hospital's emergency department unless necessary because of long waiting times.

James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston, Norfolk, said its A&E was "really busy" on Tuesday afternoon.

In a video statement published on Facebook, a member of staff said: "If you need us, we are here, but if your problem does not require the emergency department, you may face a very long wait."

The hospital asked patients to consider other NHS services, such as the NHS 111 phone service or their GP.

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