UK A&E Waits Linked to 14,000 Excess Deaths in 2023
Research by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine links 14,000 excess deaths in the UK to long A&E waits in 2023, highlighting urgent need for NHS reform.
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UK Hospitals Face Critical Strain as Omicron Surge Tests NHS Limits
UK hospitals face critical strain as Omicron-driven staff shortages and surging cases overwhelm NHS capacity. Key updates on restrictions and sector impacts.
England to Build COVID-19 ‘Surge Hubs’ Amid Test Shortages as Cases Hit Records
England is setting up emergency ‘Nightingale’ hubs in hospitals as COVID-19 cases surge to over 10,000 for the first time since March. Meanwhile, test shortages hinder efforts amid rising infections across Europe.
UK Faces Pressure to Shorten COVID-19 Isolation to Five Days
Amid rising COVID-19 cases and NHS staff shortages, the UK faces calls to reduce isolation periods to five days following U.S. CDC guidelines.
UK Hospitals Embrace E-Cigarettes to Combat Smoking
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