Covid patients from London and other parts of the Midlands taken to Leicester s hospitals We have absolutely supported the national NHS family
16:42, 4 FEB 2021
Patients from other areas have been cared for at Leicester s hospitals (Image: Getty)
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Former top Leicester NHS bosses reported after £46m hole found in accounts
Huge concerns have been raised that city hospitals financial accounts do not accurately reflect economic reality
Former UHL chief executive John Adler (Image: Peter Fothergill)
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More than 80 Covid deaths in last week at Leicester s hospitals Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the patients at this very difficult and distressing time
15:56, 3 FEB 2021
A man leaves Leicester Royal Infirmary wearing a surgical mask.
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More than 50 doctors are working as intensive care nurses to help coronavirus patients in Leicester, a health boss has said.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust s medical director Andrew Furlong said the medics are also supporting staff working in intensive care.
He added they are currently operating at 155% of its normal capacity.
An intensive care consultant said the pressure on staff and the hospitals was the worst I ve ever seen it .
During the pandemic, other wards have closed and some elective operations paused, allowing consultants from other departments to assist nurses, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.