A HOSPITAL urgent treatment centre is to close early tonight due to staff shortages.

The Lymington Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) is closing three hours earlier tonight.

It will close its doors at 6pm due to staff shortages preventing the unit from operating its usual hours.

Patients have been asked to seek care elsewhere after 6pm.

If you are unsure which service to use the NHS website usetherightservice.com supports selecting the correct NHS service.

Alternative healthcare providers include NHS 111 (either online www.111.nhs.uk or via the phone) and your local pharmacy.

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