A critical incident has been declared by an NHS trust amid growing pressure on its emergency department.
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust said the level of attendances at Warwick Hospital’s A&E was among the highest it had ever seen.
Teams were trying to see people as quickly as possible, the trust added, but the increased demand meant they were unable to maintain the waiting times it “strives for”.
It said those seeking care would be waiting for a “significant length of time” and asked anyone attending the hospital to minimise the number of people with them.