A hospital in Surrey has declared a critical incident in order to "continue to deliver safe care to those who need it most", a spokesperson said. All patients and visitors at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill are required to wear a face mask in clinical areas due to an increase in respiratory infections.

A critical incident has been declared at the East Surrey Hospital following a high level of demand along with winter viruses. The Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust declared the incident today at the hospital following a spike in demand.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has declared a critical incident at East Surrey Hospital owing to high levels of sickness and of demands on its staff

NHS managers in Surrey say all the county's hospitals are under "significant pressure". It comes as the health service across the country is dealing with an increased number of flu cases. Patients are being asked to help by making sure they are using the correct service.

A Surrey hospital has been placed in a 'critical' situation. Due to high levels of demand and winter viruses, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust have declared a 'critical incident' at East Surrey Hospital to help ensure it can continue to deliver safe care to those who need it most.

A MAJOR hospital has reintroduced face masks and warned it may have to cancel appointments as it faces a “quad-demic” of winter illnesses. The combination of Covid-19, respiratory

A critical incident at East Surrey Hospital has been lifted after three days, the trust that runs the hospital said. Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust declared a critical incident on Thursday, telling people with respiratory conditions, including Covid-19, not to visit unless there was a booked appointment.

NHS services in Sussex could be busier as a critical incident has been declared at a Surrey hospital. Patients whose condition isn’t life threatening are being urged to avoid East Surrey Hospital and use alternative services.

A Surrey Hospital has warned people to only attend in cases of a "life-threatening emergency" after a critical incident was declared following the spread of winter viruses.

A critical incident remains in place for a second day at a Surrey hospital, while others have warned of being under "extreme pressure" and being "very busy". East Surrey Hospital in Redhill declared the critical incident on Thursday in order to "continue to deliver safe care to those who need it most", a spokesperson said.