7 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...

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7 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...

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9 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

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9 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

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9 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

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

People have been urged to take precautions

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1 week ago Attacks on NHS staff surge by a FIFTH: Medics at one health trust suffered more than 8,000 assaults and threats of violence in a single year, figures show

Data obtained through FOI requests to every NHS trust in England showed violence and threats faced by staff is on the increase, up 19 percent in 2024 compared to 2022 levels.

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2 w. ago AI being used to help cut A&E waiting times in England this winter

Forecasting tool predicts when demand will be highest, allowing NHS trusts to better plan staffing and bed spaceHospitals in England are using articificial intelligence to help cut waiting times in emergency departments this winter.The A&E forecasting tool predicts when demand will be highest, allowing trusts to better plan staffing and bed space. The prediction algorithm is trained on historical data including weather trends, school holidays, and rates of flu and Covidto determine how many people are likely to visit A&E. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago 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...

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