The emergency department at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth is 'over full'.
The trust said hospital staff were doing "everything in their power" to care for patients in a safe and timely wayA hospital has declared a critical incident as demand soars in its emergency department.
In a statement, released on Wednesday afternoon, it said the incident was declared to protect patient safety and partners across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight."The Portsmouth community and partners can help us by supporting patients who are ready for discharge and thinking carefully before making a trip to our emergency department, which should always be the place for treating emergencies, but not the first port of call for more minor illnesses," a spokesperson said.
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