IT issues impact hospitals across Cornwall

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By Ella Pickover and Storm Newton, PA Media

Some hospitals in Cornwall have declared a critical incident and told patients that some appointments and operations may need to be rescheduled due to an “IT issue”.

Health leaders said the problem was a “local issue and not a cyber attack”.

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care System said it was working to restore systems but some appointments may need to be postponed.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust declared an “internal critical incident” and the wider NHS system in Cornwall has declared a “business continuity incident”.

A spokesperson said: “We have been experiencing significant IT issues across our hospitals and other NHS locations.

“Business continuity plans are in place and our clinical teams continue to provide patient care and treatment.

“We have identified the problem and are currently restoring systems.

“Whilst we resolve the problem, which is a local issue and not a cyber attack, we may need to reschedule some planned outpatient appointments and operations.