PEOPLE in the Basingstoke area are being urged not to call 999 unless they fear their lives are in danger, because the local ambulance service is facing unprecedented levels of demand.
In a statement, South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust said: “Like other emergency services, we continue to face significant pressure.
“We are currently experiencing unprecedented levels of demand, and urge the public not to call us unless they are in a life-threatening situation.
“Our staff remain extremely busy and will be working hard to get to our most life-threatening patients as a priority.
“However, there could be significant delays in responding to patients who are not suffering from life-threatening symptoms.
“If you do sustain minor injuries or illnesses, then please use the most appropriate resources available to you.”
People who are suffering with non life-threatening injuries or illnesses can contact their GP or out-of-hours GP, call 111, visit walk-in centres or minor injuries units or visit the NHS Choices website at nhs.uk.
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