A critical incident has been declared at a hospital trust in Devon amid an influx of patients impacted by the cold weather.

Derriford Hospital has declared a critical incident as of 8.30am today, January 7, due to a significant and increasing demand for hospital care. Over 300 people visited Derriford Hospital yesterday (Monday, January 6) with over 200 of those being admitted as inpatients, a much higher number than normal.

The Royal Liverpool University Hospital has declared a critical incident due to "exceptionally high" demand on A&E and patients being admitted to wards.

A critical incident remains in place for a third day at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill. Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust declared a critical incident on Thursday, telling people with respiratory conditions,

A critical incident was declared at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill on Thursday [Google] A critical incident remains in place for a second day at a Surrey hospital, while others have warned of being under "extreme pressure" and being "very busy".