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Record A&E Waits in England Reach 518,000 in 2024
English hospitals saw a record 518,000 patients wait 12+ hours in A&E in 2024 due to a bed shortage, causing avoidable harm and deaths, exceeding 2015's 1,306 by 400 times amid the worst flu season in a decade.
Record A&E Waits in England Reach 518,000 in 2024
English hospitals saw a record 518,000 patients wait 12+ hours in A&E in 2024 due to a bed shortage, causing avoidable harm and deaths, exceeding 2015's 1,306 by 400 times amid the worst flu season in a decade.
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56% Bias Score
NHS A&E Pressures Reach Pandemic Levels Amidst Flu Surge
The NHS is facing immense pressure in A&E units due to a surge in flu cases (over 5,400 daily hospital admissions in England), cold weather, and significant ambulance delays, with conditions described as similar to the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHS A&E Pressures Reach Pandemic Levels Amidst Flu Surge
The NHS is facing immense pressure in A&E units due to a surge in flu cases (over 5,400 daily hospital admissions in England), cold weather, and significant ambulance delays, with conditions described as similar to the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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48% Bias Score
NHS Overwhelmed by "Quad-demic" and Rising hMPV Cases
The UK's NHS is overwhelmed by a "quad-demic" of flu, Covid-19, norovirus, and RSV, alongside rising hMPV cases, forcing hospitals to declare critical incidents, restrict visitors, and reintroduce face masks due to overflowing A&E departments and record-high waiting lists for routine procedures.
NHS Overwhelmed by "Quad-demic" and Rising hMPV Cases
The UK's NHS is overwhelmed by a "quad-demic" of flu, Covid-19, norovirus, and RSV, alongside rising hMPV cases, forcing hospitals to declare critical incidents, restrict visitors, and reintroduce face masks due to overflowing A&E departments and record-high waiting lists for routine procedures.
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52% Bias Score
UK Private Dental Costs Soar, Exacerbating Access Crisis
Research reveals a dramatic increase in UK private dental costs since 2022, with procedures like extractions and fillings rising by 14-32%, leaving many unable to access necessary care due to unaffordability and limited NHS options.
UK Private Dental Costs Soar, Exacerbating Access Crisis
Research reveals a dramatic increase in UK private dental costs since 2022, with procedures like extractions and fillings rising by 14-32%, leaving many unable to access necessary care due to unaffordability and limited NHS options.
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48% Bias Score
14 NHS Hospitals Declare Critical Incidents Amid Winter Crisis
Fourteen NHS hospitals have declared critical incidents due to "exceptionally high" demand on A&E and wards, prompting the health and social care committee to demand an action plan from the health secretary for immediate and long-term support, despite a recent £25.7bn funding boost.
14 NHS Hospitals Declare Critical Incidents Amid Winter Crisis
Fourteen NHS hospitals have declared critical incidents due to "exceptionally high" demand on A&E and wards, prompting the health and social care committee to demand an action plan from the health secretary for immediate and long-term support, despite a recent £25.7bn funding boost.
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52% Bias Score
Multiple NHS Trusts Declare Critical Incidents Amidst Unprecedented Emergency Department Demand
Several NHS trusts in England declared critical incidents due to exceptionally high demands in emergency departments; one patient waited 50 hours for admission, while the East Midlands ambulance service declared its first critical incident due to hospital pressure and flooding; the weekly hospital a...
Multiple NHS Trusts Declare Critical Incidents Amidst Unprecedented Emergency Department Demand
Several NHS trusts in England declared critical incidents due to exceptionally high demands in emergency departments; one patient waited 50 hours for admission, while the East Midlands ambulance service declared its first critical incident due to hospital pressure and flooding; the weekly hospital a...
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24% Bias Score
NHS Declares Emergency at Cornish Hospital Amidst System-Wide Pressures
Royal Cornwall Hospital declared a critical incident due to overwhelming pressure, with ambulances queuing and patients awaiting discharge; NHS reforms aim to alleviate this through direct GP referrals, same-day treatment, and an updated app for flexible booking.
NHS Declares Emergency at Cornish Hospital Amidst System-Wide Pressures
Royal Cornwall Hospital declared a critical incident due to overwhelming pressure, with ambulances queuing and patients awaiting discharge; NHS reforms aim to alleviate this through direct GP referrals, same-day treatment, and an updated app for flexible booking.
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48% Bias Score
Half of UK A&E Departments "Full to Bursting" Amidst NHS Crisis
A survey of UK accident and emergency departments reveals that half are "full to bursting" this Christmas, highlighting severe NHS pressures due to winter illnesses and staff shortages, with England estimated to be 10,000 hospital beds short.
Half of UK A&E Departments "Full to Bursting" Amidst NHS Crisis
A survey of UK accident and emergency departments reveals that half are "full to bursting" this Christmas, highlighting severe NHS pressures due to winter illnesses and staff shortages, with England estimated to be 10,000 hospital beds short.
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52% Bias Score
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