The head of the NHS in England said ‘the coming colder months will be much more challenging’.
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The NHS is running “war game” exercises to ensure it is ready for winter, officials have said.
Winter is a notoriously busy time for the NHS as it deals with a rise in Covid, flu and other respiratory illnesses.
Hospital bosses run ‘Cobra-style’ drills to prepare for walkouts and surge in seasonal illnesses
Sir Jim Mackey said the NHS will have to stay focused on patient safety.
Every winter is a challenge for the NHS. But doctors fear this year could be one of the worst yet, as a ‘hugely concerning’ early…
Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year
Our community says the ‘flunami’ was inevitable – with many arguing that years of underfunding, workforce pressures and rising…
The Health Secretary urged the public to only use A&E in genuine emergences
