A critical incident has been declared across a number of hospitals in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare due to "significant pressures" caused by high demand.

The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) declared the incident, affecting all hospitals within the trust. They include the Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, St Michaels Hospital and Weston General Hospital.

The incident was declared after hospitals were receiving high demand. In a statement released earlier today, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Hospital Managing Director, Professor Stuart Walker said: "University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust has declared a Critical Incident today, Thursday 30 October 2025, in response to sig

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