NHS under ‘enormous strain’ in England as trusts declare critical incidents

NHS under ‘enormous strain’ in England as trusts declare critical incidents Hospitals and ambulance services across England are under “enormous strain” fuelled by “heavy demand”, “severe” staff shortages and soaring Covid cases, health leaders have warned after NHS trusts covering millions of patients declared critical incidents.

Dr Layla McCay, director of policy at the NHS Confederation, which represents the whole healthcare system, said the situation had become so serious that “all parts” of the health service were now becoming “weighed down”.  The Guardian

See also:

• Latest critical incidents highlight mounting pressure on NHS NHS Confederation
• Yorkshire A&E patients face 12-hour wait times amid rise in demand The Guardian
• Almost every hospital bed across Hampshire and Isle of Wight full as Covid rates rocket ITV News
• Critical incident declared at Portsmouth NHS trust hours after South Central Ambulance Service makes same move Sky News