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CRITICAL INCIDENTS

Critical incidents still in force following extreme heat disruption

By Lee Peart 29 June 2026

Critical incidents are still in force at NHS trusts following systems failures due to extreme temperatures.

FLU

West Midlands hospitals declare critical incidents as NHS faces unprecedented flu season

By Liz Wells 10 December 2025

Critical incidents have been declared at six West Midlands acute hospitals, including the university hospitals in Staffordshire and Birmingham, due to extreme winter pressures on services.

WAITING LISTS

Winter pressures 'similar to height of pandemic' as virus levels surge

By Lee Peart 09 January 2025

Frontline staff are experiencing pressures ‘similar to the days at the height of the pandemic’ as virus levels surge across the country.

NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST

Critical incident declared at Southmead Hospital

By Liz Wells 04 December 2024

North Bristol NHS Trust has declared a critical incident at Southmead Hospital due to extremely high patient numbers across all areas of the hospital.