Weston General Hospital has temporarily stopped accepting new patients, including into its A&E department, as a precautionary measure in order to maintain the safety of staff and patients in response to the high number of patients with coronavirus in the hospital.
Arrangements are in place for new patients to continue to have access to treatment and care in other appropriate healthcare settings in the area should they need it.
The situation is being kept under review and the aim is to re-open the A&E department and accept new patients as soon as possible.
You can read more details here
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/latest-news/temporary-changes-at-weston-general-hospital
The latest statement from the hospital was issued on Friday 29 May and can be found here
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/latest-news/290520-update-on-temporary-changes-at-weston-general-hospital
There are some frequently asked questions that you can refer to here
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/assets/1/questions_and_answers_-_temporary_changes_at_weston_general_hospital_from_monday_25_may_2020.pdf