"A&E is full" - Wigan Infirmary declares critical incident
The hospital is working to free up beds
Last updated 20th Dec 2022
Wigan Infirmary has declared a critical incident and is urging people not to attend its A&E unless it's a life-threatening emergency.
On Tuesday, the hospital said its emergency department was full, and that it's working to free up beds.
In a post on Twitter, the hospital said: "Due to the immense pressure on our services, the Trust has declared a critical incident at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.
"Our A&E is full. Do not attend, unless you have a life or limb-threatening emergency.
"We are working with partners across Wigan Borough to tackle these pressures, with a major focus on discharging patients who are ready to leave our hospitals, so that we can continue to treat patients in urgent clinical need.
"Please visit our website for more information on how you can help https://bit.ly/3V5Zi3L
"If you need urgent medical advice, but it is not serious or life-threatening please visit http://111.nhs.uk to find the most appropriate care for you."