Health services in Norfolk and Waveney stand down 'Critical Incident'
Local health services have been under major pressure due to the number of Covid-19 cases
Last updated 26th Jan 2022
Health and care services in Norfolk and Waveney have stood down 'Critical Incident' status, meaning local doctors are no longer facing pressure that directly threatens patient care.
However local health workers remain on high alert as Covid-19 infection rates begin to fall.
Staff at local hospitals have been working hard to free up beds and get people home when they're well enough to leave.
Last week a new 'Care Hotel' was set up in Norwich, which can help support patients who can leave hospital but need additional support to get back to normal.
Cath Byford, Chief Nurse, NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group, said:“Staff across the Norfolk and Waveney health and care system have and continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who need to be seen and treated, receive their care in a timely manner.
“Despite the health and care system leaving Critical Incident status, it does not mean that health and care services are not facing pressure.
"It simply means that as a system, we have got to a position whereby we can more easily manage the flow of patients in a timelier way, ensuring that the flow of patients in and out of hospitals remains at a steadier pace.
“We need everyone across Norfolk and Waveney to continue to using health and care services wisely, making best use of local GP practices, pharmacies, NHS 111 and local walk-in centres.
"This means that at our hospitals and across the system, we can treat and care for those who are very poorly.”