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Number of flu patients in English hospitals ‘skyrockets’

Strep A is driving ‘near record’ demand for NHS 111 services

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2022

Public urged to use ‘common sense’ as ambulance workers strike

Thousands of paramedics and ambulance workers are on strike in England and Wales in a row over pay and conditions.

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

Don't get 'blind drunk' at Christmas parties during ambulance strikes, NHS boss warns

Professor Sir Stephen Powis said the public need to be 'sensible' during a 'difficult day' as more than 10,000 emergency workers from Unite, Unison and GMB unions stage walkouts over pay.

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

NHS: People should cut down on drinking as strikes hit ambulance service

A Government minister also urged people to stay safe and to avoid any ‘risky activity’.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

NHS announces Covid booster jab teams have visited every care home in England

Teams visited 15,019 care homes, also offering flu jabs, and boosted 88.6% of eligible residents

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022

Ambulance hospital handover delays in England hit new high

More than 12,500 patients last week waited over an hour to be transferred.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

NHS patients could be treated at private hospitals to ease backlogs as nurses strike

The Royal College of Nursing will stage its first-ever national walkout on December 15 and 20 from 8am to 8pm - and some NHS patients may get treatment at private health providers

Daily Mirror · Dec 11, 2022

NHS bosses order extra supplies of antibiotics in fight against Strep A

Parents demanded action in fight against rise in Strep A cases after shortages in some places of antibiotics including the liquid version of penicillin - often given to children

Daily Mirror · Dec 11, 2022

NHS boss warns of ‘tough winter’ ahead as flu cases rise

Professor Sir Stephen Powis was knighted for services to the NHS, particularly during the pandemic.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

NHS England urges most vulnerable to get winter Covid-19 booster

More than 16 million people have had a coronavirus booster while 18 million have had a flu jab, NHS England said.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022