Major incident declared at Arrowe Park Hospital over cyber issue

A major incident has been declared at a hospital “for cyber security reasons”.

In a statement on their website, Wirral University Teaching Hospital said the ongoing incident at the Trust is likely to impact performance at Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral.

The hospital has asked people to only attend the hospital if they have “a genuine emergency”.

“The Trust business continuity processes are in place and our focus remains on maintaining patient safety,” a hospital spokesperson said.

The statement added: “However, this issue is likely to result in longer waits in the emergency department and assessment areas.

“Please only attend the emergency department if you have a genuine emergency.

“If it’s not an emergency, please visit 111, use a walk-in centre, an urgent treatment centre, a GP or pharmacist.”