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Nottingham Hospitals Declare Crisis Amid Rising Patient Demand

1/14/2026

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Nottingham University Hospitals Trust declared a critical incident due to overwhelming demand.
The trust is under pressure from rising patient numbers, winter infections, and staff sickness.
This has caused significant delays in A&E and hospital wards, with patients waiting in corridors.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged the public to use A&E only for emergencies, while at least 17 other trusts have also declared critical incidents this month.

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Nottingham University Hospitals Trust declared a critical incident due to overwhelming demand.
The trust is under pressure from rising patient numbers, winter infections, and staff sickness.
This has caused significant delays in A&E and hospital wards, with patients waiting in corridors.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged the public to use A&E only for emergencies, while at least 17 other trusts have also declared critical incidents this month.