What does A and E stand for?
A and E stands for A&E which means ‘Accident and emergency’.
It is for serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies only. It is also known as the Emergency Department (ED), Emergency Room (ER) or Casualty.
If you do not have a serious or life-threatening emergency, A&E is not the best place to go.
The NHS has several alternative systems for urgent care summarised here. You will wait less time to see a doctor there – and get more appropriate care.
