What are virtual wards? How are they being used?
The current government and NHS England view ‘virtual wards’ as a panacea for the lack of capacity in the NHS. … Read more
Winter crisis
Royal college say virtual ward targets are ‘unhelpful’
The HSJ reports that the Royal College of Physicians has described NHSE’s target of creating an additional 10,000 virtual ward beds … Read more
A chilling warning from Britain’s most senior A&E doctor: Tory winter plan could kill thousands
The Independent reports that the government plans to prepare the NHS for winter have been criticised by the UK’s most senior A&E doctor, … Read more
A&E doctors: ‘This isn’t healthcare, it’s a lottery whether you will survive’
“Accident and Emergency doesn’t exist now, this isn’t healthcare – it’s a war zone and it’s a lottery whether you … Read more
Nursing leaders accuse PM of “false promises” in face of worst crisis
Responding to the desperate situation in the NHS, the Prime Minister announced in his first major speech of 2023 that … Read more
Senior UK health official warns of ‘unsafe and undignified’ care due to A&E delays
Ian Higginson, a vice-president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, has warned about attempts to “discredit” figures estimating that … Read more
Wave of hospitals declare critical incidents as they struggle to cope
Nursing Notes reports that a triple hit of Influenza, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus is causing a spike in demand, … Read more
Ambulance crews urged to conserve oxygen
HSJ reports that ambulance staff are being urged to conserve oxygen supplies because of a national shortage of small cylinders … Read more
NHS faces ‘double whammy’ as energy crisis bites
Health service leaders are pressing for extra government support, as the NHS faces up to the two-pronged impact of a … Read more
Experts warn that the cost of living crisis will add strain to ‘creaking’ NHS
Healthcare professionals warn that the cost of living crisis will add further strain to an already imperilled NHS this autumn, … Read more