Attended early April 2025 I was sent by 111 to A and E with severe jaw pain.
I arrived just after 5pm to an almost empty A and E.
However, after triage, I waited for 5 hours without being seen.
At around 7pm I asked if I could take more painkillers, and was given oramorph around 8pm and assured I was next on the list.
I left after 10pm pm when I was told they could not estimate when I would be seen. The A and E department was by that time very busy.
As I am in my 70s and had not eaten since 1 pm because of the jaw pain, I did not feel able to wait any longer
"Long wait times"
About: Victoria Hospital / Accident & Emergency Victoria Hospital Accident & Emergency KY2 5AH
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