诺丁汉医院因呼吸系统疾病导致急诊和高龄患者激增，宣布为危急事件。 Nottingham hospitals declare critical incident due to A&E overload from respiratory illnesses and elderly patient surge.

诺丁汉大学医院NHS信托已宣布发生严重事件, 原因是急诊部门的极度压力, 呼吸系统疾病的激增和高龄患者的数量. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has declared a critical incident due to extreme pressure on its A&E departments, driven by a surge in respiratory illnesses and a high number of elderly patients. 超过一半的成人床位被80岁以上的人占用,由于家庭护理有限而推迟出院的情况正在加剧拥挤状况。 Over half of adult beds are occupied by those over 80, and delays in discharges due to limited home care are worsening congestion. 该信托基金敦促公众避免非紧急的A&E访问,改用111或药店,并在做好医疗准备后帮助亲人回家。 The trust urges the public to avoid non-urgent A&E visits, use 111 or pharmacies instead, and help get loved ones home when medically ready. 工作人员压力很大,1月和11月也发生了类似事件,反映冬季国民保健服务持续面临挑战。 Staff are under significant strain, and the situation follows similar incidents in January and November, reflecting ongoing NHS challenges during winter.