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Extreme pressure warning as Warwick Hospital A&E floods

Postby dutchman » Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:25 pm

People should use 111 as well as GP and pharmacy services

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Warwick Hospital has said it is under "extreme pressure" following a large flood at its accident and emergency unit.

The service remains available for those who urgently need it, however, the incident has had a "significant impact" on waiting times, it added.

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust issued the warning just before 15:30 BST on Tuesday.

No injuries have been reported and the trust said its maintenance teams are working to resolve the issue.

It is not yet clear what caused the flood.

People have been urged to use 111 online as the first port of call and access their GPs and pharmacies to help reduce pressure on services.

Those with a life-threatening emergency are advised to continue to call 999.

A spokesperson for the trust issued a reminder that Stratford Minor Injuries Unit is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 09:00 and 17:00.

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Re: Extreme pressure warning as Warwick Hospital A&E floods

Postby dutchman » Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:48 am

Warwick Hospital: Large A&E flood caused by air conditioning fault

A flood which had a "significant impact" on A&E department wait times at Warwick Hospital was caused by an electrical fault.

Patients were advised to expect delays and also to try other units following the incident on Tuesday.

No injuries were reported and the service is now running as normal, South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust said.

There was a fault with the air handling unit situated above the unit, it added.

A spokesperson for the trust said: "Please continue to ensure you are using the right services for your needs. Use 111 online as the first port of call, access GP and pharmacy services and only use 999 if it is a life-threatening emergency."

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