May 3rd 2024.
Emergency services were present at a critical incident that occurred in Bristol city centre. As a precautionary measure, people were advised not to visit the hospitals in the area. This was due to the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust declaring a critical incident after experiencing a power outage. Patients were advised to seek medical attention elsewhere, except for the Children's Emergency Department which remained open.
Dr. Rebecca Maxwell, the interim chief medical officer at UHBW, reassured the public in a statement to ITV that all patients, visitors, and colleagues were safe. Firefighters were also on site at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, where the adult Emergency Department was temporarily closed. However, the Children's Emergency Department was still operational.
Dr. Maxwell further explained that the Trust had a backup generator in place to provide power to the hospital, and additional generators were being brought in for support. She also mentioned that there were a few areas in the hospital without lights, including a section of the adult Emergency Department, which was closed to new patients.
The Trust provided an update on the situation, stating that a power outage was still affecting several of their hospitals in Bristol. The adult Emergency Department remained closed, but the children's Emergency Department was still open. The Trust's main priority was ensuring the safety of their patients and colleagues, and they urged the public to avoid visiting the hospitals and seek alternative services.
In case of a life-threatening emergency, people were advised to call 999, and for urgent medical advice, they could contact NHS 111. The situation also affected the traffic in the area, and motorists were asked to avoid the Upper Maudlin Street due to a road closure.
The Trust's sites in Bristol, such as BRI, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, St Michael's Hospital, and Bristol Eye Hospital, were all affected by the power outage. The Trust reassured the public that they were doing everything possible to resolve the issue and thanked everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this critical incident.
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