🚨 Critical Incident Declared at Bristol Hospitals 🚨
Attention, everyone! Hospitals in the Bristol area are currently facing immense pressure, prompting University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) to declare a critical incident. This affects all hospitals within the trust, including the Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, St Michaels Hospital, and Weston General Hospital.
Why the critical incident? The demand on these hospitals has reached unprecedented levels, making it tough for them to operate normally. Professor Stuart Walker from UHBW emphasised that the entire Bristol NHS Group is under exceptional strain.
What should you do? If you need urgent medical assistance and aren’t sure where to go, contact NHS 111 for advice. If you’ve got an appointment coming up, go ahead and attend unless you hear differently from the hospital.
A critical incident is a serious situation that requires immediate action and possibly assistance from other agencies to get things back on track. Rest assured, efforts are underway to manage the strain and restore normal operations.
Stay informed, and take care! 💙