Which NHS trusts have declared critical incidents?

Four NHS hospital trusts, including Royal Surrey, Epsom and St Helier, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare, and East Kent Hospitals, have declared critical incidents.

What is causing the critical incidents in NHS services?

Critical incidents are caused by significant ongoing pressure, including rising flu and norovirus cases, and increased staff sickness.

Where are the critical incidents impacting NHS services?

The critical incidents are affecting NHS trusts in Surrey and East Kent, specifically impacting hospitals like the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital.

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Four NHS Trusts Declare Critical Incidents Amidst Service Pressure

13 Jan

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Summary

Four NHS hospital trusts have declared critical incidents.
Rising flu, norovirus cases, and staff sickness are exacerbating pressures.
Specific trusts in Surrey and East Kent are severely affected.

Four NHS Trusts Declare Critical Incidents Amidst Service Pressure

Four NHS hospital trusts have declared critical incidents, indicating severe strain on their services. This declaration comes as a direct response to "significant ongoing pressure" being experienced across their operations.

The critical situation has been compounded by a notable increase in seasonal illnesses, specifically rising cases of flu and norovirus. Additionally, a surge in staff sickness has further depleted resources and capacity within these essential healthcare providers.

In Surrey, the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, and Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust are all affected. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has also declared a critical incident, particularly impacting services at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate due to sustained pressures.