The decision was made at 1.30pm on 21 October 2026, following a significant drop in the number of patients waiting to be assessed in A&E. Services including A&E Resuscitation and Major Trauma, and the Cardio admission pathway, have been restored.
Despite the easing of pressures, the trust's hospitals remain busy, and patients may still experience long waits in the Emergency Department (ED). The focus remains on maintaining patient safety and improving the experience for patients and staff.
“"We would like to thank our staff for working incredibly hard to care for our patients. It’s been a real team effort to help alleviate those pressures as much as they can. We also want to thank our partners for their support."
The public is urged to continue helping by collecting relatives from hospital as early as possible to free up beds. The public should only call 999 or attend ED for serious accidents and life-threatening emergencies. For non-life-threatening situations, NHS 111 online or by calling 111 is available. Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) can treat injuries like sprains, strains, and suspected fractures, often with shorter waiting times than ED.
Pharmacies, including over 200 in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire offering the Pharmacy First service for common conditions, can also provide support. Visitors are asked not to visit loved ones in hospital if they have flu or other respiratory illness symptoms.
