Flu
Last week was the ‘busiest yet’ for the NHS this winter
NHS England said almost one in seven occupied hospital beds (13,585) were taken up patients who were medically fit to be discharged.
Swinney in apology to patients who have ‘unsatisfactory experience’ in hospital
It comes after a report from the Royal College of Nursing warned of a ‘corridor care crisis’ across the NHS.
‘It’s not too late to get vaccinated' - Expert warns full impact of flu spike could continue for weeks
Dr Connor Bamford from Queen’s University shared advice on how to navigate the worst flu season in years .
‘There’s a lot being taken on faith’ - Consultant warns threat of industrial action isn’t over for health workers
Consultant Dr David Farren told the Irish News of the frustration still felt by health workers on pay.
Man who waited 12 hours in A&E after coughing up blood says NHS is ‘out of time’
Anthony Goldcrown was among 200 people waiting to be seen by NHS staff at Barnet Hospital on Monday evening.
What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show
The number of flu patients in hospital in England is nearly five times the figure at the start of last month.
Executive says healthcare ‘absolute priority’ as hospitals battle flu spike
The Executive has urged the public to get vaccinated and thanked health workers under exceptional pressure.
Flu cases rise as pressure mounts on NHS hospitals
NHS leaders have warned that the peak of the flu cycle has not yet hit, with February and March potentially worse for the health service.
Dr Punam Krishan on how Strictly ‘was the best thing I’ve done for my health and fitness’
The Morning Live GP tells Lisa Salmon how good dancing is for her health, as she warns of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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