13 August 2013
Some services affected by small fire at South Bristol Community Hospital
All patients and staff are safe and patients are continuing to
be cared for following a small fire in the early hours of this
morning in the plant room of South Bristol Community Hospital.
The hospital lost power for several hours, but power is now
restored to all areas and building services are being restored bit
by bit.
As a result of the fire, the Urgent Care / Minor Injuries Unit
run by Bristol Community Health is currently unable to treat
patients. Staff will still be available to assess any patients that
turn up to the centre, but will then re-direct patients to their GP
surgery, Broadmead Walk-in Centre, or A&E, as
appropriate.
Some X-ray investigations and ophthalmic procedures have been
moved to the Bristol Royal Infirmary and the Bristol Eye Hospital,
but most other activity scheduled to take place at the community
hospital today has unfortunately been cancelled. Visiting
arrangements for inpatients remain as normal.
Hospital services and emergency departments in the centre of
Bristol are likely to be very busy today as a result of the issues
affecting South Bristol Community Hospital. Anyone who is suffering
from a life threatening injury or illness should not delay coming
to hospital. However if you are suffering from a more minor injury
or illness please consider using other services including your
local pharmacy.
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