THE Government has invested an extra £550,000 to improve services at Whiston Hospital's Accident and Emergency Department.

The money is part of a £115 million investment in A and E departments throughout the country, announced by Health Minister, Frank Dobson.

St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals (NHS) Trust will use its allocation to modernise department facilities including telemedicine, examination rooms and an extension to the minor injuries unit.

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