NHS trust declares critical incident in city
A critical incident has been declared by University Hospitals Birmingham because of what it says are extreme pressures on services. The first week of January has seen an "exceptional number" of patients with flu requiring hospital admission, which has now affected 311 inpatients, the NHS trust said.
Several NHS trusts in England declare critical incidents amid rise in flu cases
Patients not in an emergency are being asked to see their GP, pharmacy or visit their nearest walk-in centre - or to call the 111 service for advice.
Full list of NHS hospitals declaring a critical incident
Non-urgent patients have been warned of long waits in A&E and have been urged to “consider other options. | ITV National News
Four major hospitals declare critical incidents over soaring flu cases
Multiple hospitals across England have declared critical incidents following a surge in flu and other respiratory illnesses.Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust declared a critical incident at its Basingstoke and Winchester Hospitals due to “sustained pressures” .
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An NHS Trust has declared a critical incident with A&E patients facing waits of up to 50 hours. The Royal Liverpool Hospital said there was "exceptionally high demand" on services in its emergency department and the number of patients being admitted to wards.
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