Hospitals in Lincolnshire are currently under severe pressure due to a high influx of patients leading to extended waiting times. To better manage the situation, local residents are being encouraged by the NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board to utilise the NHS 111 service for non-emergencies. This move aims to divert some of the pressure from the hospitals and ensure that crucial facilities remain available for those in dire need.
The strategy of directing non-urgent cases elsewhere is hoped to help the NHS control the ongoing spike in patient numbers more efficiently.
This article has been reworked based on original reporting found on www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk.
