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
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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
NHS England says it will provide extra hospital beds in winter
NHS England has said that an extra 5,000 hospital beds will be available this winter to help the NHS in … 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
NHS vacancies in England at ‘staggering’ new high as almost 10% of posts empty
The number of posts lying vacant across the NHS in England has reached a “staggering” record high of 132,139 – almost 10% … 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
Warnings for coming winter as NHS capacity reduced
As a new strain of Covid-19 triggers yet another surge of hospital admissions, tying up more front line resources, emergency … Read more