The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan has declared a critical incident amid 'immense pressure' on services. The Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust made the announcement on Wednesday evening (February 1).
Noting that the A&E department was 'full' following 'unprecedented attendances' and 'growing pressures' on services, the trust raised the hospital's position to a critical incident.
This means the hospital can take additional action to maintain safe services for patients in a bid to try and tackle increasing pressures. The trust added that it was facing 'ongoing challenges' in discharging patients who are now well enough to leave hospital.
