The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan continues to remain in a 'critical incident' for a second day amid 'immense pressure' on services.
The Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust announced that the hospital's A&E department was 'full' following 'unprecedented attendances' and 'growing pressures' on services on Wednesday (February 1).
In response, the trust raised the hospital's position to a critical incident, which means it can take additional action to maintain safe services for patients in a bid to try and tackle increasing pressures.
