Hospital declares critical incident

NHS declares critical incident amid rise in flu cases
Services are "extremely busy" due to a combination of factors including high levels of flu and norovirus, an NHS spokesperson said. Health chiefs have urged people to only call 99
Critical incident declared at 'extremely busy' Gloucestershire hospitals
The NHS in Gloucestershire has declared a critical incident as services face 'considerable pressures'. | ITV News West Country
Devon hospital declares critical incident after seeing more than 300 patients in one day
Derriford Hospital has declared a critical incident - health bosses said the hospital has faced an overwhelming amount of pressure due to a high volume of patients
Critical incident declared by NHS trust
On Tuesday, NHS Trusts in areas including Birmingham, Liverpool, Plymouth and Winchester also declared critical incidents, citing high demand for emergency care. In a statement released on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the trust said its services were currently "extremely busy".
Critical incident declared at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
It follows several other NHS Trusts in England declaring similar incidents amid “exceptionally high demands” on emergency departments. | ITV News Central
Hampshire Hospitals declares critical incident as 'infectious patients needing isolation'
Hampshire hospitals have declared critical incidents in Winchester and Basingstoke, as patients are urged to stay away and call 111 or their GP, unless it is an emergency
Ambulance service declares first critical incident
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has declared its first ever critical incident after flooding hit the region. EMAS raised its resource escalation action plan to level four - the highest level that indicates a potential for failures in the service - in response to pressures on the NHS and ambulance services on 26 November.
Musgrove and Yeovil hospitals declare critical incidents
Two Somerset hospitals have declared critical incidents due to sharp rises in patients presenting with flu and other respiratory illnesses.
NHS stands down critical incident - but wards still busy
A critical incident declared for health and care services has been stood down, the NHS has confirmed. The incident was ...
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Shropshire health bosses issue update on 'critical incident' at county hospitals
Health bosses have updated the status of a 'critical incident' covering Shropshire's emergency hospitals and health system.