The statement warned that an unspecified issue might cause longer waiting times in emergency departments and advised people only to attend if they have a genuine emergency. Instead, people are urged to use alternatives like the 111 service, walk-in centres, urgent treatment facilities, GPs, or pharmacists.

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In the face of rising global Alzheimer’s rates, a broader range of approaches towards finding a cure is in motion. Apart from the traditional approach