The peak in demand at Royal Darwin Hospital is easing.

“When a peak occurs, a range of measures are enacted to reduce pressure and these are producing the intended result,” Royal Darwin Hospital Director of Medical Services Dr Alison Maclean said.

“We are still over capacity but have been able to move patients out of the Emergency Department and into wards and overflow areas.

“Staff continue to work hard to further reduce pressure and their commitment to maintaining our standards of safe and high-quality care is evident.”

While demand is easing, people with non-emergency health needs are still encouraged to visit their GP or an after-hours clinic as soon as they feel unwell. Seeing a GP early will help prevent a person becoming more unwell and ensure the hospital has capacity to care for those who most need hospital care.

For emergencies, please call Triple Zero (000) or go to the Emergency Department.

Media contact: Kirsty Reid 0401 116 203