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Four hospital trusts declare 'critical incidents' amid high demand as flu and norovirus cases surge
Four NHS trusts in Surrey and Kent declared critical incidents due to surges in flu, norovirus, and complex A&E cases, with 361 beds occupied daily by patients with viral symptoms, NHS said.
- On Thursday , four NHS hospital trusts declared critical incidents due to 'significant and sustained pressures' from flu and norovirus cases.
- NHS Surrey Heartlands said rising flu and norovirus cases and increased staff sickness have worsened pressures amid a surge in complex A&E attendances and discharge challenges.
- Last week an average of 361 hospital beds were occupied daily by patients with norovirus-like symptoms, a 27% increase from 284, while ambulance handovers slowed with 33% waiting at least 30 minutes and 12% waiting over an hour.
- Hospitals asked the public to avoid A&E and use NHS 111 or urgent care as trusts warned non-urgent operations and outpatient appointments may be rescheduled, prioritising cancer and other most urgent operations.
- Regional data show the south‑east experienced a 24% surge, rising from 290 to 360, amid critical incidents declared at local hospitals, including Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.
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The Independent (US)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
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