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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Lynch

Health Secretary admits emergency care has ‘not been acceptable’ in recent weeks

PA Wire

Health Secretary Steve Barclay has expressed regret as he admitted emergency care has “not been acceptable in recent weeks” for some patients and staff in England.

Mr Barclay said the “worst flu season for 10 years” has made this winter “particularly tough”, before he outlined a series of measures to alleviate the crisis in the NHS.

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