A major flood has closed a department at the West Suffolk Hospital.

The sexual health/GUM department at the Bury St Edmunds hospital has cancelled all of its appointments for today, Monday, November 29.

An alternative location for the clinic is being sought, and the situation is being assessed continually.

The hospital is advising any patients who have appointments booked for this week to ring the department on 01284 713243 to check if they can still be seen.

If patients have urgent problems, please contact the clinic to find out about alternative clinics available.