Nottingham University Hospital declares critical incident due to 'extreme pressures'
Patients may experience delays in their care
Nottingham University Hospital (NUH) has declared a critical incident due to "extreme pressures" on the Trust.
The hospital made the announcement last night (October 30th) and it remains in a critical state today, confirmed the press office.
This means patients may experience delays in their care and long wait times at A&E. The trust has said it will "prioritise patients with the highest level of need".
A statement from NUH said: "The Trust has declared a critical incident today in response to extreme pressures across our hospitals, including our emergency department.
"Our teams are working hard to maintain safe services for patients in our hospitals and to improve flow across our sites. We apologise to anyone experiencing delays in their care, and we will continue to prioritise patients with the highest level of need.
"Patients can help us by choosing their NHS services wisely, including through NHS 111 online.” An update from NUH is expected later today.