Operations have been cancelled by a hospital trust after an influx of patients suffering from winter viruses. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said a critical incident had been declared because of sustained pressures at Basingstoke and Winchester hospitals.

It follows several other NHS Trusts in England declaring similar incidents amid “exceptionally high demands” on emergency departments. | ITV News Central

Hospitals in Birmingham, Hampshire, Liverpool and Plymouth have declared critical incidents following a surge in patients with respiratory issues

Ongoing demand, particularly at Northampton and Kettering general hospitals have culminated in this escalation. Earlier this week, the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), which covers Northamptonshire,

Patients not in an emergency are being asked to see their GP, pharmacy or visit their nearest walk-in centre - or to call the 111 service for advice.

NHS hospitals across England have declared critical incidents because of a surge in flu-related hospital admissions.

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has declared its first ever critical incident after flooding hit the region. EMAS raised its resource escalation action plan to level four - the highest level that indicates a potential for failures in the service - in response to pressures on the NHS and ambulance services on 26 November.

Non-urgent patients have been warned of long waits in A&E and have been urged to “consider other options. | ITV National News

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

A critical incident has been declared by University Hospitals Birmingham because of what it says are extreme pressures on services. The first week of January has seen an "exceptional number" of patients with flu requiring hospital admission, which has now affected 311 inpatients, the NHS trust said.