Critical Incident at Dudley Hospital Over Bed Shortage Resolved

Despite the lifting of the critical incident status, the hospital continues to face significant demand across all services.

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.