The trust that runs Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth says it needs help to clear beds.
People have been urged to pick up their friends and relatives from Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth if they are ready to be dischargedPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust said demand for urgent care was "far outstripping" its capacity.
It said the public could help the situation by taking their relatives and friends home as soon as they are ready to be discharged.ended its latest critical incident on FridayIn a statement, the trust said: "At a time when our services are really stretched, the extra support patients receive from those closest to them can really help with their recovery and returning to good health and independence.
"Just making sure your relative or friend is home safe, will not only help them recover but help us to care for another Portsmouth person who needs a hospital bed." Hospital bosses declare a critical incident when they are worried their facilities are on the brink of not being able to provide critical services, such as emergency care.
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