East Surrey Hospital: Critical incident stood down after three days

“This ensures we can continue to take the necessary steps to support patient care.

“Our services however remain very busy, and work continues to address the ongoing challenges we are seeing across our East Surrey site from winter viruses and increased demand.

“We therefore continue to ask the public to consider the best NHS service for their needs – using 111, pharmacies, GPs and urgent treatment centres or minor injury units for non-urgent medical help, and only attending the Emergency Department if you are seriously ill or your condition is life-threatening.”

Other hospitals in the area have reported being “very busy”.

Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust said the public can help manage periods of demand by ensuring they are seeking help from the most appropriate health services.