Warwick Hospital explains cause of large flood in A&E

By James Smith 30th Mar 2023

Warwick Hospital's A&E department flooded earlier this week (image via NHS SWFT)
Warwick Hospital's A&E department flooded earlier this week (image via NHS SWFT)

Warwick Hospital has explained the cause of a large flood which saw its accident and emergency department scaled back earlier this week.

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust issued an urgent public update on Tuesday afternoon (March 28) calling on locals to use alternative services with the department under "extreme pressure".

But after "working hard to restore the area," A&E is now open as normal "for life-threatening or emergency situations".

And the trust has confirmed to Nub News that the leak was caused by a "fault with the air handling unit situated above the emergency department".

A South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust spokesperson said: "Following the flood in our Emergency Department at Warwick Hospital on Tuesday 28 March, teams have been working hard to restore the area.

"The service is now running as normal for life-threatening or emergency situations.

"Please continue to ensure you are using the right services for your needs.

"Use 111 online as the first port of call, access GP and pharmacy services and only use 999 if it is a life-threatening emergency. A reminder that Stratford Minor Injuries Unit is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9am-5pm.

"Thank you for your support."

     

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