'Perfect storm' causes Plymouth hospital's critical incident - BBC News
3 days ago · The declaration of a critical incident means health bosses can call in extra help to deal with the demand. They include opening extra beds and organising for extra staff to work. 'Amazing NHS staff'
NHS stands down critical incident - but wards still busy - Yahoo
23 hours ago · Elliot Ball - BBC News, South West. Thu, January 9, 2025 at 8:16 AM UTC. 2 min read. The system critical incident was declared due to sustained pressure and a surge in flu cases [PA Media]
Why are NHS hospitals declaring 'critical incidents'? - Sky News
1 day ago · Not just 'critical incident' hospitals under pressure. On Wednesday morning, the average wait at Gloucester Royal Hospital emergency department reached 16 hours.
NHS stands down critical incident - but wards still busy - MSN
Story by Elliot Ball - BBC News, South West • 12h. A critical incident declared for health and care services has been stood down, the NHS has confirmed.
Cornwall NHS stands down critical incident - but services still …
A critical incident declared for health and care services has been stood down, the NHS has confirmed. The incident was declared on 3 January following sustained pressure experienced at NHS ...
Northamptonshire's hospitals declare critical incident - BBC News
2 days ago · Declaring a critical incident, external enables the NHS to prioritise urgent care, minimise disruptions to outpatient appointments and planned operations, and expand capacity where possible.
East Midlands Ambulance Service declares first critical incident - BBC News
2 days ago · It has remained at that level ever since and, at 18:00 GMT on Monday, EMAS declared a critical incident due to a combination of "significant patient demand, pressure within hospitals and flooding".
NHS: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset hospitals 'critical'
22 hours ago · A critical incident has been declared at Gloucestershire's hospitals Hospitals in the West are experiencing critical incidents due to high levels of flu and norovirus.
Liverpool hospital declares critical incident over ... - Sky News
3 days ago · A number of NHS trusts across England have declared critical incidents as flu cases spike. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital declared a critical incident due to "exceptionally high" demand ...
Critical incident declared at NHS Hampshire hospitals - BBC
Critical incidents can be declared when health and care services are so busy that special measures are needed to restore normal operations and keep patients safe.
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