UK hospital declares critical incident

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.
Multiple 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 on Tuesday due to “sustained pressures” at its Basingstoke and Winchester Hospitals.
Liverpool hospital declares critical incident over 'exceptionally high' demand on A&E amid rising flu cases
The declaration comes after an NHS trust in the South West also issued a critical incident alert for similar reasons last week.
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
Critical incident at hospital enters third day
A critical incident remains in place for a third day at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill.Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust declared a critical incident on Thursday, telling people with respiratory conditions,
Liverpool hospital declares critical incident as flu cases soar
The Royal Liverpool University Hospital has declared a critical incident over 'exceptionally high' demand on A&E
Hospital declares critical incident over 'exceptionally high' demand on A&E amid rising flu cases
The Royal Liverpool University Hospital has declared a critical incident due to "exceptionally high" demand on A&E and patients being admitted to wards.
Hospital critical incident stood down on day three
A critical incident at East Surrey Hospital has been lifted after three days, the trust that runs the hospital said. Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust declared a critical incident on Thursday, telling people with respiratory conditions, including Covid-19, not to visit unless there was a booked appointment.
Liverpool Royal Hospital declares critical incident over 'exceptionally high' flu cases
Liverpool Royal Hospital has declared a critical incident amid high flu levels to "support the safe care and treatment of patients" as it works with support organisations
Major NHS hospital declares critical incident over 'exceptionally high' flu cases
The hospital declared a 'full capacity' emergency after some patients reportedly waited as long as 91 hours in A&E before being treated.
Critical incident remains in place at hospital
East Surrey Hospital in Redhill declared the critical incident on Thursday in order to "continue to deliver safe care to those who need it most", a spokesperson said. Patients and visitors are required to wear a face mask in all clinical areas due to an increase in respiratory infections.
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