CARLISLE'S HOSPITAL DECLARES A MAJOR INTERNAL INCIDENT AS STORM DESMOND CAUSES MASS POWER CUTS
The Cumberland Infirmary (pictured) was left running on generators following mass power cuts in the aftermath of Storm Desmond
A hospital in Carlisle has declared an internal major incident following mass power cuts.
The
Cumberland Infirmary fell victim to the power cuts, which affected most
of Cumbria in the aftermath of Storm Desmond, and was left running on generators.
And North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust consequently had no choice but to declare an internal major incident.
Dr
Craig Melrose, Interim Medical Director for NHS England, North (Cumbria
and North East) said: 'This has been a difficult 24 hours.
'At
the moment our hospital sites Royal Lancaster Infirmary in Lancaster,
Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal, West Cumberland and Cumberland
Infirmary have been most seriously affected.
'We
have asked staff who are due to come into work to not take any risks
with their own safety and to get in touch if they can't make it in.
'We
would like to ask members of the public to support your local hospitals
and not to call 999 or attempt to travel to a hospital unless
absolutely necessary, this will help ease pressure in local Accident and
Emergency departments and allow staff to attend to those who are
seriously ill.
'Please
consider using other options for advice and treatment such as NHS
Choices, calling NHS 111 or your local out of hours provider. Before
venturing out please ensure you have checked the current situation in
your area via the police or using your local radio or TV station.'
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