Hospitals in Surrey facing 'significant pressure'
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.
Surrey hospital issues critical incident as patients are sent home over virus spread
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
Surrey hospital steps down critical incident after three days
A Surrey hospital has stepped down its Critical Incident after three days. On Thursday, January 2 the Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust announced that East Surrey Hospital was facing a ‘critical’ situation.
Critical incident declared at Surrey hospital
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.
Flu and norovirus symptoms explained as critical incident declared at NHS hospital
The NHS has warned people to stay away from packed A&E departments with patients urged to stay home unless they are in life-threatening condition
Critical incident' declared at Surrey hospital as patients sent home over virus concerns
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.
Critical incident at hospital enters third day
A critical incident remains in place for a third day at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill.Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust declared a critical incident on Thursday, telling people with respiratory conditions,
NHS trusts declare critical incidents amid 'sustained pressure'
A number of NHS trusts in England have declared critical incidents amid "exceptionally high demands" on emergency departments. One trust said it is seeing "high numbers of older patients with respiratory problems exacerbated by the cold weather".
Liverpool Royal Hospital declares critical incident over 'exceptionally high' flu cases
Liverpool Royal Hospital has declared a critical incident amid high flu levels to "support the safe care and treatment of ...
Frailty unit cuts down hospital stays for elderly
A new frailty service at a Surrey hospital has seen around 80% of elderly patients able to go home the same day they are ...
Critical incident remains in place at hospital
A critical incident remains in place for a second day at a Surrey hospital, while others have warned of being under "extreme ...
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Sussex hospital trust introduces 'enhanced measures' amid 'spread of respiratory infections'
A hospital trust in Sussex said surgical face masks are being made available for visitors – and those with symptoms of a respiratory illness are asked not to attend.
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Number of staff at the Royal Surrey County Hospital off sick fell by a fifth in the last year
The number of NHS staff at the Royal Surrey County Hospital off sick has fallen by a fifth in the last year, new figures show ...
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 and Sussex NHS Trust declared a critical incident on Thursday, telling ...