Southport and Ormskirk Hospital are tweeting after the cyber attack today.
Ambulances and emergency vehicles are backing up as the crisis worsens.
Please avoid A&E if possible and it's safe to do so.
— SO NHS Trust (@SONHStrust) 12 May 2017
Maternity and women's health open as normal.
— SO NHS Trust (@SONHStrust) 12 May 2017
Outpatient appointments have been cancelled tomorrow. We'll phone you to re-arrange on Monday.
— SO NHS Trust (@SONHStrust) 12 May 2017