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🚨 NEW: Police, courts and the NHS are among those experiencing disruption due to the Microsoft outage - Supermarkets are likely to face gaps on shelves tomorrow if customs checks and delivery paperwork continue to be delayed - Alternative communication arrangements are in operation across Government and Parliament as MPs are unable to access their emails - The NHS is facing a "severe impact" with difficulties referring patient details through normal channels. Some staff are now turning to paper records - 111 and 999 staff are also experiencing difficulties sharing patient information - Some police forces are unable to receive online crime reports because website submission forms are affected - GPs are unable to access their emails and other IT systems - Patients have been told to expect longer waits for prescriptions as pharmacies struggle to contact GP surgeries - Some jurors at courts are being sent home early after several delays - Rail passengers have been warned they may struggle to access tickets and travel updates - Schools are telling parents to get in touch with them by phone - No 10 says the public should use "alternative ways" to get in touch with the Government