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Date: 19 September 2021
Current waiting times (average)
Emergency Dept. (A&E): 147 minutes
Emergency Dept. (children): 0 minutes
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Home hazards
There are some very simple steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of slips, trips or falls within your home.
Please click onto the image of the house below to enlarge it. Once enlarged, the image will provide you with guidance to remain safe and prevent falls around your home.
Diagram showing falls prevention in the home.
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