BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 15:09:00
How can we help? a rise in flu, covid and other infections is one reason why record numbers have been turning up at a&e this winter. it all comes as hospitals across the uk are having to deal with a real shortage of doctors and nurses. and there are problems moving patients who are well enough to leave out of a hospital bed and into some form of community or social care. new data shows the number in hospital with flu in england rose by 47% last week, to more than 5000. there are some signs new admissions may be starting to fall. in total, 93% of hospital beds were occupied last week, a record ...