5 hospitals declare critical incidents

Multiple hospitals declare critical incidents over soaring flu cases as A&E patients face 50 hour waits
A major hospital has declared a critical incident following a surge in flu and other respiratory illnesses across the region. Royal Liverpool Hospital declared the incident due to “exceptionally high demand” over patients being admitted to emergency services wards.
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
Liverpool hospital declares critical incident over 'exceptionally high' demand on A&E amid rising flu cases
It comes as several other NHS trusts throughout England have declared critical incidents over the last week over similar issues with flu and respiratory illnesses.
County's hospitals declare 'critical incident'
The NHS in Northamptonshire has declared a critical incident - meaning there is mounting pressure on health services which are at full capacity. Ongoing demand, particularly at No
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
Critical incident declared at five hospitals due to 'exceptionally high flu cases' with patients facing 50 hour waits
Five major hospitals and some ambulance services have declared critical incidents due to 'exceptionally high' flu cases with patients facing waits of up to 50 hours in one A&E.
Hospitals declare critical incidents amid flu surge
NHS hospitals across England have declared critical incidents because of a surge in flu-related hospital admissions...
A&E patients facing waiting time of up to 50 hours
Managers have urged people to only go to A&E in a genuine medical emergency. A spokesman for the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said emergency measures had been put in place which would allow managers to call for extra help and to make changes to ensure patient safety.
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Ambulance service stands down critical incident
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Health Secretary ‘ashamed’ as pressure leads to critical incidents in hospitals
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