The CLOSURE and subsequent transfer to Blackburn of Burnley General Hospital's A&E services in 2007 resulted in a severe overcrowding at the new Royal Blackburn Hospital.

Hospitals go on 'RED ALERT'

In August '08', BOSSES of East Lancashire hospitals declared a state of “RED ALERT” two-and-a-half days a week due to a lack of available beds.  

Ambulance Service goes on 'RED ALERT'

A lack of beds at the Royal Blackburn Hospital resulted in an over-capacity forcing many ambulances to queue outside the hospital.  Ambulances, who routinely Queue outside the now only A&E in East Lancs at Blackburn, are failing to meet turnaround times resulting in the Ambulance service declaring a state of 'red alert'.

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