The Department has today published the latest statistical information relating to hospital and flu situation reports for the reporting period 17 – 30 December 2012.
The data is collected from acute trusts each weekday and indicates where there are any winter pressures on the service around the country such as:
A&E closures
cancelled operations
bed pressures
ambulance delays
With regard to flu the information relates to the number of patients with confirmed or suspected influenza in critical care beds.
Further information is available at: Winter Pressure Daily Situation Reports 2012-13