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

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.

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.

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.

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frederica-diamanta

Social Care Officer

Band E, SCP 18-25 (£31,537 – £36,363 per annum)

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand E, SCP 18-25 (£31,537 – £36,363 per annum)

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Team Leader Brokerage Health and Adult Services

£31,537 - £34,434 per annum

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RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

Assistant Director of Regeneration

£90,567 – £94,862

St Helens, Merseyside£90,567 – £94,862

RECRUITER: St. Helens Metropolitan Borough Council

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