Hospital declares critical incident

NHS declares critical incident amid rise in flu cases
A critical incident has been declared at hospitals in Gloucestershire as all health services face "considerable pressures". Services are "extremely busy" due to a combination of factors including high levels of flu and norovirus, an NHS spokesperson said.
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
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
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 Northampton and Kettering general hospitals have culminated in this escalation.
Critical incident declared at 'extremely busy' Gloucestershire hospitals
The NHS in Gloucestershire has declared a critical incident as services face 'considerable pressures'. | ITV News West Country
Winnipeg hospital death to be investigated as critical incident
The recent death of a man waiting for care in a Winnipeg hospital’s emergency department is being investigated as a critical incident.
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.
Critical incident as hospitals cancel operations
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said a critical incident had been declared because of sustained pressures at Basingstoke and Winchester hospitals. A spokesperson said beds across both hospitals were full and attendance at emergency departments was "extremely high".
Musgrove and Yeovil hospitals declare critical incidents
Two Somerset hospitals have declared critical incidents due to sharp rises in patients presenting with flu and other respiratory illnesses.
NHS stands down critical incident - but wards still busy
A critical incident declared for health and care services has been stood down, the NHS has confirmed. The incident was ...
Death of man waiting for care at Health Sciences Centre ER being investigated as critical incident
The province says it is launching a critical incident investigation into the death of a middle-aged man who was waiting for ...
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Manitoba’s health minister wants hospital death investigated as critical incident
Manitoba’s health minister is asking for the recent death of a man waiting for care in a Winnipeg hospital’s emergency ...
Life in A&E as pressures classed critical incident
The BBC's Hugh Pym spent two days in A&E at Warwick Hospital where management declared a critical incident, with some staff ...