12/01/2026
Four NHS hospital trusts have declared critical incidents due to significant ongoing pressure on services.
NHS Surrey Heartlands says the situation is being worsened by rising flu and norovirus cases, alongside increased staff sickness.
The critical incidents in Surrey affect:
• Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
• Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
• Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
This is a stark reminder of the intense strain frontline staff and services are under.
Support for NHS workers has never been more vital.