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Almost Every Hospital Bed In England Is Full

Last updated: December 5, 2024 3:47 pm
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Winter in England is shaping up to be one of the toughest in recent memory, with record levels of flu sweeping through the country and putting immense strain on the healthcare system. Hospital beds are filling up rapidly, with 95% of public hospital beds reported as full on Sunday, according to the National Health Service.

Four infectious diseases – flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus – are driving the surge in hospital admissions. The number of patients hospitalized with flu has more than tripled compared to last year, while cases of norovirus have nearly doubled. Hospitals are seeing an average of over a thousand flu patients, almost 1,400 COVID-19 patients, and hundreds of norovirus and RSV cases each day.

The NHS is already feeling the pressure, with A&Es, ambulances, and general practices experiencing their busiest October on record. Staff shortages due to sickness are exacerbating the situation, with 10% more staff off sick compared to the same period last year. NHS officials are urging eligible individuals to get vaccinated to help mitigate the impact of the winter illnesses.

Emergency services are particularly strained, with high bed occupancy leading to overcrowding in emergency rooms. Ambulance services are struggling to cope, with thousands more patients arriving via ambulance and significant delays in handover times. Long waits for emergency care have become commonplace, with tens of thousands of people waiting over 12 hours to be admitted to hospital from an ER.

To address these challenges, Health and Care Secretary Wes Streeting has pledged to create a year-round health service that is more resilient to seasonal pressures. Plans to prevent winter strains will focus on improving social care to facilitate timely hospital discharges. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a new “Plan For Change” to tackle hospital backlogs and reduce wait times for elective care procedures.

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As the winter pressures intensify, it is crucial for the government and healthcare providers to work together to ensure that the health service can meet the needs of the population year-round. By addressing capacity issues, improving social care, and implementing long-term strategies, the NHS can better cope with the demands of the winter season and beyond.

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