Critical incident stood down

Sherwood Forest Hospitals have been able to stand down the Critical Incident across our hospitals on Friday 16 January 2026. This incident was in place since Tuesday 13 January as a response to the sustained pressures we have been experiencing recently.

Simon Illingworth, Chief Operating Officer, said: 

“While we are out of the Critical Incident, demand for beds remains high and our hospitals remain exceptionally busy.

“I apologise for the impact that these pressures have had, and continue to have, on all of our patients, and I want to thank our community for their continued support.

“I am grateful to our colleagues across the Trust whose hard work and commitment has kept our patients safe.”

Please continue to help by only using A&E for emergencies or serious accidents. 

If you think you need your NHS but it’s not an emergency, please:

• Think NHS111 first: You can visit NHS111 online or call 111 for advice on where to go to access the treatment you need.
• Seek advice from your local pharmacist, who may be able to help, including by suggesting over-the-counter treatments for many less serious conditions. Some local pharmacies are open out-of-hours. Find a pharmacy.
• Contact your GP team during their normal opening hours for all other conditions.
• Work with our hardworking teams to help your loved ones, who are ready to be discharged, to get home as soon as possible.