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Bosses declare 'critical incident' at two Staffordshire hospitals amid increased pressures

Health bosses have declared a "critical incident" at two Staffordshire hospitals after "severe" and "sustained" pressure seen since Christmas.

By Isabelle Parkin
Published Jan 30, 2024

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