An update on the demand for the London Ambulance Service has been issued.
The update said the service is experiencing "very high demand" this afternoon (Sunday).
This is for both 111 and 999 services.
The service pleaded with the public to help by only calling 999 in a serious medical emergency.
People with an urgent medical concern that isn't an emergency are being directed to the 111 website.
This afternoon we're experiencing very high demand for our 111 and 999 services. Please help us to help you by only calling 999 in a serious medical emergency.
— London Ambulance Service (@Ldn_Ambulance) September 5, 2021
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The full London Ambulance Service update said: "This afternoon we're experiencing very high demand for our 111 and 999 services.
"Please help us to help you by only calling 999 in a serious medical emergency.
"If you have a medical concern and it's urgent - but it's not an emergency, please go to 111.nhs.uk."
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