Critical Incident at Dudley Hospital Over Bed Shortage Resolved

Overview

• Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley declared a critical incident due to a shortage of beds, prioritizing patients with the highest level of need.
• The critical incident status was lifted the following day as pressures at the hospital began to ease.
• Despite the lifting of the critical incident status, the hospital continues to face significant demand across all services, including a high number of patients waiting for treatment in the emergency department.
• The hospital's staff and care partners have been working tirelessly to maintain services and keep patients safe.
• Members of the public were advised to use hospital services wisely, while essential services remained fully open for anyone who needed urgent medical help.