Published Date:
26 March 2009
Confusion over health services in Hemel Hempstead has increased after a sign was unveiled advertising A&E.
Highways chiefs have installed the sign at J8 of the M1 for drivers entering the town as part of the motorway widening works.
It clearly depicts the logo for a hospital with an A&E department.
However, A&E closed in the town on March 11 and acute services have been shifted over to Watford General Hospital.
The town is left with an urgent care centre for minor injuries.
People were left scratching their heads after other hospital signs in the town were completely spray-painted out.
A Highways Agency spokeswoman said: "We have now instructed the 'A&E' signs to be covered temporarily, with a permanent change to be carried out in due course.
"We apologise for any confusion caused."
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Last Updated:
26 March 2009 6:12 PM
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Location:
Hemel Hempstead
