Hospital declares critical incident

Critical incident declared by NHS trust
A critical incident has been declared at hospitals in South Warwickshire amid a "consistently high" demand on services. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust said it had experienced "some of the highest" attendances it had ever seen at the emergency department in Warwick in the past week.
Why are NHS hospitals declaring 'critical incidents'?
Several NHS trusts in England have declared critical incidents because of sustained pressure in A&E departments. Here's what you need to know about the process and what it means if your local hospital has declared one.
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Critical incident declared at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
The trust has said, over the last week, attendances at Warwick Hospital’s Emergency Department have been some of the highest they've ever experienced. | ITV News Central
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