Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) has declared a critical incident today, citing extreme pressure on its hospital and Emergency Department (ED). The Trust is currently grappling with a surge in patient numbers, leading to significant delays and compromises in patient care.
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The hospital is experiencing an unprecedented influx of patients, with the Emergency Department witnessing a particularly high volume of unwell individuals. This situation has resulted in longer than usual wait times for patients arriving by ambulance and for walk-ins.