East Surrey Hospital declares critical incident due to winter virus surge, affecting patient care.

East Surrey Hospital is under severe pressure due to a surge in winter viruses, leading to a critical incident declaration. The hospital is sending home patients with non-life-threatening conditions and may reschedule non-urgent treatments. Patients are advised to use alternative NHS services like 111 online, local pharmacies, or GPs. Essential services remain open for those with urgent needs.

3 months ago
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