38 m. ago BREAKING: Nottingham hospitals declare critical incident as NHS trust overwhelmed

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) trust has declared a critical incident a day after four hospital trusts in South East England declared critical incidents

Politics

43 m. ago Critical incident declared in Nottingham as hospitals face 'pressures like never before'

The trust that runs the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and City Hospital in Nottingham has declared a critical incident after admitting it is 'experiencing pressures like never before'

Events

3 h. ago What is norovirus? Symptoms you need to know as NHS critical incidents declared

Cases of norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, are adding further strain on the NHS as it struggles to keep up with the demand

Science

3 h. ago Revealed: Mutant flu hotspots as hospitals declare 'critical incidents' amid 10 per cent rise in severe cases

Four NHS hospital trusts in England have declared critical incidents amid a 'surge' in flu, norovirus and respiratory cases as well as increasing staff sickness.

Science

3 h. ago NHS declares 'critical incidents' in England amid surge of flu and norovirus

Four NHS hospital trusts in England have declared 'critical incidents'

Science

3 h. ago Interactive map reveals new flu hotspots of England as four NHS trusts declare critical incidents amid 10 per cent rise in cases

Four NHS hospital trusts in England have declared critical incidents amid a 'surge' in flu, norovirus and respiratory cases as well as increasing staff sickness.

Politics

4 h. ago Doctors warn of different symptoms as new flu strain spreads across UK

The number of people in hospital with flu increased at the start of this year with four hospital trusts declaring critical incidents due to significant pressures on services

Events

4 h. ago Norovirus warning as critical incidents declared at multiple Welsh hospitals

Numerous Welsh hospitals have warned about lengthy waits at their A&E departments, while others have been forced to close wards to visitors due to norovirus

Events

5 h. ago Four NHS trusts declare ‘critical incidents’ amid surge of flu and norovirus cases

Hospital trusts said pressure had been driven by admissions for winter illnesses

Science

6 h. ago Four NHS hospital trusts declare 'critical incidents' as flu and norovirus cases surge

The trusts - in Surrey and Kent - are said to be experiencing 'exceptionally high demand' as a growing number of patients with winter illnesses are admitted for treatment.

Science

15 h. ago Critical NHS incidents declared at four hospital trusts as increase of flu & norovirus surges leaves no beds free

FOUR NHS hospital trusts have declared critical incidents as surges in flu and norovirus cases strain already stretched services. The recent freezing weather has exacerbated the need for hospital beds as many frail, vulnerable and elderly people have been admitted with cold related illnesses. Staff sickness is also heightened at this time of year, putting...

Science

15 h. ago Four NHS trusts in England declare critical incidents after ‘surge’ in A&E admissions

Hospital trusts in Surrey and Kent say situation has been worsened by rise in flu and norovirus casesFour NHS hospital trusts in England have declared critical incidents after a “surge” in A&E admissions driven in large part by patients with flu, norovirus and respiratory viruses.Three trusts in Surrey and one in Kent sounded the alarm after a “surge in complex attendances to A&E departments”. Continue reading...

Events

17 h. ago London hospital trust among those to declare 'critical incidents' amid high demand as flu and norovirus cases surge

Hospitals are facing a ‘triple threat’ of cold weather, winter viruses and a high number of patients requiring specialist care

Science

17 h. ago Four UK hospital trusts declare 'critical incidents' as official statements released

Four hospital trusts across Surrey and Kent have declared critical incidents with health services urging the public to use the right services to help ease pressure on emergency care

Politics

17 h. ago Flu and norovirus warning as critical incidents declared by four hospital trusts

A surge in flu and norovirus cases, combined with staff sickness and cold weather conditions, has prompted four NHS hospital trusts to declare critical incidents

Events

4 d. ago Welsh health board declares 'critical incident' as Storm Goretti approaches

People have been urged to take precautions

Events

2 w. ago Midwife leading biggest inquiry into maternity failings in NHS history is charging taxpayers up to £26,000 a month

Donna Ockenden has been chairing the report on Nottingham university hospitals NHS trust since 2022 and is paid £850 for every 7.5 hours she works, charged to NHS England (NHSE).

Economics

3 w. ago NHS surgeon who blamed doctors' strike when he turned up drunk for work after downing two

Dr Vivek Vatikutti was said to have guzzled the drink before arriving at Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on September 22, 2023.

Events

last month Should doctors be allowed to strike as superflu crisis hits UK? VOTE NOW

DOCTORS are planning to carry out strikes despite a "superflu" sweeping across the UK. The NHS have declared a critical incident over the past week after the newest strain of flu has taken over hospitals. The strain is said to be putting 1,700 patients in hospital per week - 50 per cent up from this...

Events