Hospital pressures – Update for patients and the public
Updated: 3rd September 2024
Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) is currently experiencing an exceptional level of demand for its services, following an extremely busy period of a high number of emergency admissions.
The hospital has opened a large number of its escalation beds and additional ward space to help deal with the pressure on its services, and staff continue to work exceptionally hard to provide safe and effective care for its patients.
We continue to work hard to minimise any impact of these pressures on planned care, such as surgery and outpatients, especially for patients who require urgent surgery for cancer or other potentially life-limiting conditions.
Patients with appointments at the hospital should continue to attend, unless told otherwise.
The hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) remains open 24/7 for those requiring urgent care. Patients in ED may experience longer waits at particularly busy times.
Last Modified: 2:37pm 03/09/2024
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