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.
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
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'
Ongoing demand, particularly at Northampton and Kettering general hospitals have culminated in this escalation. Earlier this week, the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), which covers Northamptonshire,
Multiple hospitals declare critical incidents over soaring flu cases as A&E patients face 50 hour waits
Hospitals in Birmingham, Hampshire, Liverpool and Plymouth have declared critical incidents following a surge in patients with respiratory issues
NHS hospitals across country declare critical incidents amid flu surge
NHS hospitals across England have declared critical incidents because of a surge in flu-related hospital admissions.
Critical incident as hospitals cancel operations
Operations have been cancelled by a hospital trust after an influx of patients suffering from winter viruses. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said a critical incident had been declared because of sustained pressures at Basingstoke and Winchester hospitals.
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
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
NHS trust declares critical incident in city
A critical incident has been declared by University Hospitals Birmingham because of what it says are extreme pressures on services. The first week of January has seen an "exceptional number" of patients with flu requiring hospital admission, which has now affected 311 inpatients, the NHS trust said.
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 ...
Four major hospitals declare critical incidents over soaring flu cases as A&E patients face 50 hour waits
Hospitals in Hampshire, Liverpool and Plymouth have declared critical incidents following a surge in patients with ...