Michael Wilson, chief executive, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust said: “The fire outside East Surrey Hospital is out and the fire service are clearing the area. The hospital is fully open and operational. “Grateful thanks go to our staff and the fire, police and ambulance teams

Accident and Emergency Departments all over the country have seen huge numbers of patients over the long and cold winter, but demand has continued to be high in spring. Michael Wilson, CEO at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust that runs the Emergency Department at East Surrey Hospital