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Radio Stoke,7 mins

Royal Stoke and Stafford County Hospitals declare critical incident over pressure

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A hospital trust in Staffordshire has declared a critical incident saying it has been under severe and sustained pressure for the past week. University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) trust is urging people to only use A&E in a serious or life-threatening emergency.

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