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The NHS in the North East and North Cumbria saw record levels of demand across ambulance, hospitals and primary care services during November and December as it tackles its toughest winter yet, whilst also delivering its planned programme of tests, operations and cancer care.

NHS leaders are asking the public to only call 999 for an ambulance during strike days for life-threatening conditions or injuries only.

The region's NHS warns that pressures across A&E, urgent care and ambulance services are still at extreme levels at the start of the New Year. 

Parents and carers in the North East and Yorkshire are being urged to make sure their children are vaccinated if they are eligible for the flu vaccine.

If it's not life-threatening, don't use A&E or call 999. That's the message from the NHS as the region's services gear up for a busy New Year weekend.

The plea comes as services continue to face high demand over the festive break. 

The region's NHS is reminding everyone that no matter how negative a situation feels, there is help at hand over the holiday period.