Third time this year an NHS unit's IT systems have come under attack

A UK hospital is declaring a "major incident," cancelling all outpatient appointments due to "cybersecurity reasons."

The Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, located in North West England, said the so-called "incident" affects the whole Trust, which oversees Wirral Women and Children's Hospital, Clatterbridge Hospital, and Arrowe Park Hospital.

Although the tech problems began on Monday, officials confirmed to The Register it is still dealing with the fallout as of Tuesday morning. 

All outpatient appointments were canceled on Monday and the same decision was made today, according to Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge's social media posting. All patients whose appointments were canceled will be contacted to rearrange them.

Officials remain tight-lipped about the specifics, although locals were asked to only attend the hospitals' emergency departments for genuine emergencies which include chest pains, choking, and serious injuries.

The Register also understands the issue is affecting the wider hospital departments, not ...