NHS Grampian A&E warning as falls increase amid cold snap
The medic warned the injuries can be life-threatening, particularly for older and more frail patients.
The patients who suffered falls were all seen in emergency departments at the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin. However, A&E waiting times improved slightly this week, with 57.3% of attendances waiting more than four hours in the week up to January 8,The Scottish government has announced several measures to ease the pressure, including urging health boards to reassess discharge plans and buy up care home beds to tackle delayed discharges.
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