Monday, 24 July 2023

NHS discharges: Reasons for hospital departure delays revealed

NHS discharges: Reasons for hospital departure delays revealed Hundreds of patients are taking up hospital beds across England every day despite being ready to leave, according to NHS data.

Figures show the biggest obstacle to speedy discharge is lack of beds in other settings, such as care homes.

Other reasons include hold-ups in sorting transport, medicines and paperwork.

The government said it wanted to "ensure patients leave hospital as soon as they are medically fit".

It is the first time data has been published which breaks down the reasons for discharge delays. BBC News

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