Cornwall visitors urged to bring first aid kits as NHS trusts under ‘extreme pressure’

Critical incidents declared by hospitals and ambulance services in south, south-west and north-east England

People heading to Cornwall to see in the new year have been urged to bring their own medication as the health services in the county come under extreme pressure.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS trust has urged people to only call 999 or use the emergency department for life-threatening illnesses and injuries, and suggested visitors bring pain relief and rehydration powders, among other medication.