The emergency department at the Royal Bolton Hospital remains "extremely busy" after the biggest strike in NHS history ended.

People in attendance are experiencing delays of more than four hours.

Hospital bosses previously issued advice about when to visit A&E after more than 1,500 people had visited since the new year.

Patients had attended with dental problems, colds and earache.

And the biggest strike in NHS history, lasting seven days, recently came to an end.

Nationally 113,000 operations, appointments and procedures were postponed due to this.

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Despite this A&E remains busy.

A spokesperson for the hospital said: "No matter how busy our emergency department is, the most seriously ill and injured patients will always be seen immediately.

"If you choose to visit us and do not need urgent or emergency treatment, you will be safely supported to access an alternative service."

The hospital states it deals with life threatening emergencies such as severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, bleeding which cannot be stopped, possible broken bones, loss of consciousness, stroke symptoms, severe stomach pains or headaches or a child who is very unwell.