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NHS hospitals across country declare critical incidents amid flu surge

NHS hospitals across England have declared critical incidents because of a surge in flu-related hospital admissions.

Several NHS trusts in England declare critical incidents amid rise in flu cases

Patients not in an emergency are being asked to see their GP, pharmacy or visit their nearest walk-in centre - or to call the 111 service for advice.

Full list of NHS hospitals declaring a critical incident

Non-urgent patients have been warned of long waits in A&E and have been urged to “consider other options. | ITV National News

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NHS trust declares critical incident in city

A critical incident has been declared by University Hospitals Birmingham because of what it says are extreme pressures on services. The first week of January has seen an "exceptional number" of patients with flu requiring hospital admission, which has now affected 311 inpatients, the NHS trust said.

Starmer unveils Labour’s plan to cut NHS waiting times

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'Radical' NHS waiting lists plan revealed - but unions warn of one big problem

The NHS revealed a "radical" plan to reduce waiting lists this week, but nursing representatives warned of a "missing link" as staff are at "breaking point".

Starmer outlines plans to cut NHS waiting times

The government has pledged to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for NHS treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year.

Watch: Keir Starmer unveils Labour’s plan to cut NHS waiting times with millions of new appointments

Watch as Sir Keir Starmer unveiled Labour’s plan to cut NHS waiting times in a major speech on Monday (6 January). The prime minister promised millions of extra NHS appointments in a bid to slash waiting times for treatment to 18 weeks by the next general election.

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The NHS cannot become a ‘national money pit’ – but it already is

The NHS cannot become a “national money pit”, the Prime Minister said in his latest speech on the subject. But it already is.

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Senior NHS bosses should be regulated - Letby inquiry

Dr Clamp told the inquiry: "The advantage of introducing regulation in any form for NHS managers would be the potential to ...

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NHS patients to be offered a million more private appointments

NHS patients will be offered up to a million extra appointments in private hospitals as part of efforts to clear backlogs.

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NHS urges people with rare blood type to help save lives amid shortage

According to the NHS, the festive period is always a challenge for their blood stocks as a mixture of cold weather, seasonal ...

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NHS patients travel hundreds of miles for surgery

Mr Self, from Norwich, was facing 18 months on a waiting list but everything changed when he was asked if he would travel 170 ...

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NHS could ‘go the way of Woolies’ and collapse without reform, Streeting warns

More NHS patients who need elective care will be able to decide where they are treated under Government plans to slash ...

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