The NHS in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire continues to face pressures due to staff shortages, general winter pressures and seasonal illnesses circulating.
GPs and emergency departments continue to see high numbers of patients and there remain a range of steps everyone can take to help.
The local healthcare system is asking the public to continue to choose the correct NHS service as well as getting protected against seasonal illnesses, both of which will help to reduce pressures in the system.
Through system working and the positive actions of the public so far, we have seen a reduction in hospital bed admissions and an increase in discharge levels, which has helped with capacity across the system and meant we have been able to stand down the critical incident which was declared on Wednesday 3 January.
Dr Dave Briggs, Medical Director at NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire said:
“We are grateful to everyone who has taken steps to help over the past week, this has meant we have been able to stand down the critical incident.
“We would like to thank our incredible teams across the health and social care sector for their efforts in keeping the public safe.
“Our NHS and social care staff have worked tirelessly to maintain services.
“Please continue to support your local NHS by choosing the right services, only attending A&E when it is a genuine emergency and by making sure you stay protected.
“We would particularly encourage those eligible for MMR, flu and COVID vaccinations to take up the offer of a free vaccinations as these illnesses are circulating.”
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