A critical incident has been declared following severe IT problems at multiple hospitals. The Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal hospitals have been significantly impacted by these issues. Additionally, St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester and Worthing Hospital are experiencing related difficulties, though to a lesser extent.
As a result of the IT failure, both Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal hospitals are currently unable to operate normally. The declaration of a critical incident enables hospital staff to concentrate on patient care and seek assistance from local partners. The disruption is widespread, affecting frontline medical teams.
