Hospital 'critical incident' ends in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
The NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board are reminding people that pressures remain
A critical incident declared for health and care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has been stood down.
The NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board says it's thanks to the hard work of staff and the support of local people.
The system critical incident was declared on Friday 3 January following sustained pressure experienced by local health and care services and a surge in flu cases.
Dr Chris Reid, Chief Medical Officer for NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board said: “I want to thank our residents for their support in reducing pressures on the emergency department by using the best service for their needs.
“The system critical incident has now been stood down, but health services remain busy and I would urge people to continue to consider the range of options available to support them if needed. This includes our network of minor injury units, the urgent treatment centre at West Cornwall Hospital, their local pharmacist, GP practices or NHS111 online.
“I also want to thank our patients and their families for their patience and understanding with our frontline staff when facing longer waits than we would want and for their support in helping people to be discharged.”
“Our health and care staff have continued to work tirelessly throughout the system critical incident. I want to thank them for all they have done over the last few days and throughout the busy winter period.”
The NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board are reminding people that pressures remain.