Patients have been advised to only visit A&E in Wigan and Leigh if it is 'absolutely necessary' as pressure on NHS services soars.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust (WWL NHS) has repeatedly warned people in recent weeks to stay away from urgent care departments if possible.
Services across Greater Manchester have been under increasing stress, with paramedics worried about long ambulance queues. READ MORE: 'My daughter has been out of school for three YEARS because the council 'can't find her a suitable space' In a post on Twitter, @WWLNHS warned: "Our Emergency Department is currently very busy.
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