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07.11.2023 - 14:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A north west NHS hospital has declared a major incident after losing power across an entire building. Work is taking place to clear standing water from the basement of the Women’s and Children’s Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
It comes after severe flooding took place overnight. Firefighters are working at the scene today (November 7).
Officials say patients are safe and able to receive appropriate care despite the major incident, Lancs Live reports. Further work is ongoing to clear the area of standing water.
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The situation has been described as a 'major incident level two'. Patients with scheduled elective operations are being asked to rearrange.
Those who have not been contacted are advised to attend scheduled appointments. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chief Executive Trish Armstrong-Child said: “Overnight, the basement of the Women’s and Children’s Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital experienced severe flooding.
"This has led to a loss of power and network access to the entire building. We have received support from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to reduce the localised flooding, but further work is required today to clear the area of standing water.
“Due to this incident, we have contacted patients to rearrange their elective surgery where necessary. If you haven’t been contacted, please attend your appointment as planned.
“Outpatient activity due to take place in the Women’s and Children’s Unit is being individually risk assessed and where appropriate diverted. We have contacted patients to cancel or rearrange their appointment as necessary.
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