A day in the Emergency Department at CUH: Despite the promises, people are still waiting on trolleys

My dad fell and hurt his hip, not an uncommon occurrence for a frail 82-year-old. He didn't want a fuss, he didn't want to go to the doctor. “It'll be fine,” he insisted, but I wouldn't take no for an answer, writes David Forsythe

So we head to the GP as you are supposed to do and he apologises as he gives us the news that a trip to the Emergency Department will be required, as dad will need an X-ray. It's Monday afternoon, April Fool's Day.