HOSPITAL bosses are urging the public to be patient after a surge in demand put accident and emergency departments at Furness General Hospital and the Royal Lancaster Infirmary under pressure.
A trust spokesperson said: "We do occasionally experience sudden increases in attendance which can impact on the time for patients to be seen, treated and either discharged or admitted.
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"Currently, patients are likely to experience long waiting times while those who need urgent treatment are seen first.
"Help us make sure our staff are free to treat those who have a serious illness or injury. If you do attend, please be patient with staff who are doing their best in difficult circumstances."
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