06/01/2026
Please only attend A&E if a true emergency, you can call 111 for advice on the best place for your symptoms.
We are currently seeing very high demand for our services and are working hard to make sure patients are seen as quickly as possible. Due to this sustained pressure, particularly in our Emergency Department, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals has taken the decision to declare a Critical Incident.
We have tried and tested plans in place to help manage periods of high pressure, and ensuring safe care for patients continues to be our first priority. A&E should only be used for life-threatening illnesses and injuries. For conditions which are less urgent, please contact NHS 111, or visit a local pharmacy, walk-in centre or GP practice for advice and support instead.
You can read more on our website:
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/