Monday 23 January 2017

Winter crisis deepens despite drop in numbers attending A&E units 

Winter crisis deepens despite drop in numbers attending A&E units New figures show a deepening winter crisis across the NHS with 52 Accident & Emergency departments ordering ambulances to be diverted to other hospitals.

The record high comes despite a significant drop in the number of patients arriving at casualty units, following repeated advice to stay away unless need is severe.

The figure is almost twice the 27 recorded in the same week last year.

And 45 per cent of NHS trusts in England declared a major alert last week as services came under pressure.

Sixty-eight trusts out of 152 raised the alarm at least once due to bed shortages and problems managing the flow of patients through A&E. The Daily Telegraph

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