Following the red weather warning, we have taken the decision to postpone outpatient clinics, diagnostic tests and scans at local hospitals on Friday 24 January 2025 and will aim to reschedule these as soon as possible.

Arrangements are being made for patients who are due to undergo surgery to attend earlier before the red weather alert comes into force. However, patients are advised to follow the latest national guidance and not take any risks travelling to local hospitals.

Arrangements have been made to carry out telephone consultations for a small number of clinics including vascular and neurology services and patients affected have been contacted to advise them of these alternative arrangements.

All vaccination clinics due to take place on Friday 24 January 2025 have been cancelled and appointments will be rescheduled (vaccination clinics will run as normal on Saturday 25 January 2025).

Essential maternity, community nursing and midwifery community visits will go ahead as planned and pregnant women should continue to contact their midwife or our maternity assessment centre if they have any questions or concerns.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause however we want to ensure patients avoid the need to travel to local hospitals unless they absolutely have to. We would be grateful if you could share this information with any friends or family who may be affected.