Demand for an emergency response is far outstripping the capacity available in Portsmouth and South...

Published: 1:32 pm October 11, 2022
Updated: 12:05 am April 18, 2024
Portsmouth Qa Hospitla Has Declared A Critical Incident This Morning To Prioritise All Capacity For Emergency Response Only To Protect Patient Safety

Demand for an emergency response is far outstripping the capacity available in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire at this time.
There capacity will only be used for life threatening conditions or injuries and our Emergency Department (ED) is operating a strict redirection to alternative services where necessary.

We are working closely with our partners across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight who are also taking all critical incident actions to provide capacity in all services

The trust has thanked people for all your support during this difficult and busy time. They say that they are working closely with our partners across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight who are also taking all critical incident actions to provide capacity in all services

Thank you for all your support during this difficult and busy time.

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