22 May 2025

Whether you’re out and about enjoying the bank holiday, or watching rugby at the Principality Stadium this weekend, #HelpUsHelpYou stay safe and please drink responsibly.

On rugby days, we see an increase in late-night attendances to the Emergency Unit and high levels of alcohol consumption within the night-time economy in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan contribute towards alcohol-related violence and crime, and attendances at the Emergency Unit. 

Drink responsibly this weekend and help ease pressure on our services, to ensure people can get the right care, when they need it. 

To do this, you could: 

• Try swapping what you would usually drink for something smaller, for example a smaller glass of wine or a bottle of beer instead of a pint. 

• Try a lower strength drink with fewer units or lower alcohol content (ABV). 

• Alternate between alcoholic drinks and soft drinks, or a glass of water. 

• Only drink alcohol with a meal.

Please remember to only attend the Emergency Unit if you have a life-threatening illness/serious injury, which can include:

• Unconsciousness
• Difficulty in breathing
• Suspected heart attack
• Serious injury or heavy blood loss
• Sudden weakness or speech problems

Know your limits, stay hydrated and help us ensure our Emergency Unit can deal with those who really need it this weekend.

If you are unsure of your symptoms, or what medical advice you need, the NHS 111 Wales website can help with advice, guidance, directory of services and a symptom checker.

If your condition is urgent, but not life-threatening, please call 111.

By calling 111, your condition can be assessed and advice can be given on the most appropriate place to get the healthcare you need, as this is not always the Emergency Unit.