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Greater Manchester's emergency departments are 'extremely busy' with reports of some patients waiting more than 50 hours for a bed. The NHS trust that runs hospitals in Salford , Oldham and Bury is experiencing 'exceptionally high levels of demand' as its emergency department treats patients with 'life-threatening' and 'critical' illness and injuries while others face 'longer waits'.

The Manchester Evening News understands Royal Oldham Hospital is particularly busy, with several sources reporting that some patients have waited more than 50 hours for a bed.

The Northern Care Alliance (NCA), which runs the hospital on Rochdale Road, says waiting times across Oldham's emergency department remain 'within normal ranges' and 'below reports of 50-hour waits'.

However, one

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