The NHS in Gloucestershire has stood down the Critical Incident declared last week, but are asking for the public’s continued support as ‘significant pressures’ remain.
The critical incident was called due to a combination of factors, including high levels of flu and norovirus, as well as high levels of need.
It allowed the NHS in Gloucestershire to take additional, immediate steps to create capacity in community and hospital services, help discharge patients, relieve pressure on the emergency departments and also release ambulances and their crews.