A HOSPITAL has declared a “critical incident” as it is so busy. Overstretched staff at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, Devon, require “urgent help” covering shifts amid risi…
"The incident was declared due to high bed occupancy and a sustained high level of Emergency Department attendance converting into an above-average level of admission.
The Trust also said it is there to help in an emergency but urged people to "consider all options when accessing urgent care".It is the second UK hospital today to issue a warning to the public as pressure on the wards mounts.unless it is a "genuine emergency". A spokesman for the trust said: "We’re continuing to ask you not to come into our A&E unless it is a genuine emergency.
"Please help us to help you – choose your health care wisely and please respect those who are dedicated to treating you, your friends and your family – and please share this message."They also said that abuse towards staff has become significantly more frequent in the past weeks, and asked people to show them some "courtesy".
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