A lack of specialist consultants in NHS hospitals is leaving stroke patients without essential care, experts have warned
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A lack of specialist consultants in NHS hospitals is leaving stroke patients without essential care, experts have warned
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Exclusive: Chronic lack of consultants across UK health service means patients do not get drugs or surgery in time
The Stroke Association warned that the number of people with strokes could skyrocket if action isn’t taken now
Delays in making a first assessment can lead to late diagnosis, worsening symptoms and pressure on emergency services
Exclusive: Health leaders warn overrun emergency departments, an explosion of corridor care and soaring waiting lists mean…
Patients using non-emergency transport to get to hospital appointments, operations and dialysis have their transport cancelled or…
One in ten people waited more than 12 hours for a bed after being admitted to hospital in December when pressures were heightened…
