Southern Health Trust advises 'disruption to services is likely to continue for some time' due to complex IT issues
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust says “significant issues” with its IT systems are likely to continue into Thursday (September 18).
In an update on the impact on services on Wednesday afternoon (September 17), the Trust said: “Work by engineers to resolve these complex issues is ongoing but disruption to services is likely to continue for some time.
"Community services are expected to operate as normal tomorrow (Thursday). Unfortunately, the majority of planned surgery and out-patient hospital appointments are being cancelled tomorrow. These will be rescheduled as soon as possible.
"We ask that people avoid coming to our Emergency Departments unless absolutely necessary. We apologise for any disruption. Staff are working hard to resume services as soon as possible.”
Earlier, the Trust said ambulance diverts had been put in place whilst work continues to further investigate and resolve the issues.
Further updates will be provided in due course.