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flag Lister Hospital’s A&E is overwhelmed again, prompting warnings to use NHS 111 or urgent treatment centres for non-emergencies.

flag Lister Hospital’s A&E in Stevenage is under extreme pressure again, prompting officials to urge patients with non-emergency conditions to use NHS 111 or nearby Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) at Lister, New QEII, Hemel Hempstead, or Watford General. flag UTCs are open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., except Watford General, which stays open until 2 a.m. flag The Lister UTC closes at 8 p.m. flag These centres treat minor injuries like cuts, burns, stings, bruises, suspected fractures, and foreign objects in ears or noses. flag This is the second such alert in one week, following a similar notice on January 6 due to ongoing regional strain on emergency services.

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