Wye Valley NHS Trust have issued an important message to all local residents with an ‘Internal Critical Incident’ declared.
From Wye Valley NHS Trust:
We are extremely busy and have seen a significant rise in demand for our services. A&E attendances are increasing and we face challenges discharging patients well enough to go home.
Despite doing all we can to free up capacity, it has become clear we need to prioritise what services we are safely able to deliver at this critical time.
On that basis, we have declared an Internal Critical Incident.
This allows us to take additional steps to maintain safe services for patients and helps us cope with the growing pressures.
Our teams continue to work exceptionally hard and we want to reassure patients that despite the challenges and some changes to non-urgent appointments, essential services remain open for anyone who needs them.
You can help us by only attending A&E for serious accidents and emergencies. If you are unwell, visit NHS 111 online for 24/7 advice about the most appropriate care for your need.
If you are not contacted directly, please continue to turn up for your appointment.