· Prior to October 2022, did you have a written plan in the event of a loss of power for the hospital(s) overseen by the trust? What did this entail? Joint Emergency Response Plans JERP and BCP’s Business Continuity Plans.
· How long can the hospital(s) run on back-up power? 96 hours.
· Have you re-examined those plans and / or made any alterations for this winter? Yes.
· What have you changed? Nothing has changed.
· What are your plans for hospitals if there are regular three-hour power cuts with advanced warning this winter, as warned by the National Grid? Back up electricity generators are on standby to run on oil stored on site.
· Under what scenario would the hospital(s) be forced to close as a result of power outtages this winter? If oil to run the generators run out in 96 hours and the oil supply chain is also unavailable to refill the oil tanks.
· What would your advice to hospitals be in the event of a power outtage with advance warning? Carry on with routine generator tests and ensure oil supplies are pre-ordered.
· What would your advice to hospitals be in the event of a sudden loss of power? Implement BCP’s Business Continuity Plans.
· In the event of a sustained nationwide loss of power, have you contacted any other organisations to see if you can draw on their backup generation? The Trust have mobile back up power generator hire arrangements with service providers.
