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NHS facing its 'darkest Christmas to date' thanks to Strep A, Covid, flu and strikes

Last week figures reveal that one in four ambulance patients in England waited more than an hour to be given to A&E teams at hospitals, whilst the number of patients with flu and Strep A skyrockets

Daily Mirror

Review of North East Ambulance Service alleged 'cover-ups' will consider if issues continue and how whistleblowers were treated

A review of North East Ambulance Service's coronial processes is now due to conclude in the first three months of 2022.

Chronicle Live

Covid, Strep A and flu - the key symptoms of each illness to look for

More people are now needing to go to hospital with the flu in England

Manchester Evening News

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NHS ‘close to overheating’ as unions reveal new strike dates for January

Emergency services see ‘intense’ surge in demand, as fresh walkouts by ambulance staff announced

The Independent UK

Rising flu admissions sparks warning of more severe season than pre-pandemic

An average of 1,939 people with flu were in hospital each day last week, up 67% on 1,162 the previous week.

The Independent UK

NHS braced for surge in demand from sick patients avoiding hospitals during strikes

There were 721,301 calls to NHS 111 services last week in what the health body has said is "near-record" level demand and "significantly" more than usual for this time of year

Daily Mirror

Number of flu patients in English hospitals ‘skyrockets’

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

Evening Standard

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Man who can't find NHS dentist pulls out 11 of his own teeth

George Glinos says dental practices don't want to know

Wales Online

Man who can't get an NHS dentist has started pulling his own teeth out

George Glinos keeps the teeth he has extracted in a jar

Liverpool Echo

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

Deaths in ambulances DOUBLE in a year amid hell on the 999 frontline as crews strike

Grim figures from NHS England reveal that 93 people died while being transferred from ambulances to the wards in 2021/22, compared to 40 the previous year

Daily Mirror

When you should call 999 in the North East during December Ambulance strikes and what cover will there be

The North East Ambulance Service - which has declared a critical incident - urges the public to only dial 999 if life is under threat during strike

Chronicle Live

NHS explains what to do in emergency as ambulance workers strike

Only the most life-threatening and urgent calls will be prioritised

Wales Online

Ambulances: Union chief urges Government to ‘make us an offer’ on pay

Health Secretary Steve Barclay is meeting unions on Tuesday afternoon.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

What does the latest data on ambulance services show?

Some 39,000 patients are likely to have experienced potential harm last month as a result of ambulance delays of more than 60 minutes.

The Guardian - UK

Ambulance strike in England and Wales will bring ‘huge risk of harm’

Patients with serious conditions and injuries will have to get themselves to A&E, NHS chiefs say

The Independent UK

Revealed: Mental health patients who reported ‘abuse’ ignored by NHS and regulator

Investigation: Young girls and their families tried to raise the alarm about a scandal-hit private hospital chain. They tell Rebecca Thomas they did not even receive a response from officials

The Conversation

Why ambulance workers in England and Wales are going on strike

Emergency service workers are set to strike on December 21 2022, to demand better pay. The strike action is happening as the UK is witnessing the worst ambulance handover delays on record. Thousands of patients are having to wait outside AEs up and down the country in the back of…

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The Independent UK

Covid warning for people seeing vulnerable loved ones at Christmas as hospitalisations surge

The growing hospitalisations spell disaster for an already ‘creaking’ NHS, experts warn

Wales Online

Covid and flu jab teams have visited every care home in England, says NHS

More than 15,000 premises visited by vaccination teams with 88% of all eligible residents boosted, says NHS England

The Independent UK

Every care home in England visited by coronavirus and flu vaccine teams – NHS

Some 15,019 care homes across the country have been visited by vaccination teams, NHS England said.

The Independent UK

Scramble to free up hospital beds ahead of ambulance strike

NHS bosses warn of ’extensive disruption’ as mass walkouts loom

The Independent UK

Hospitals urged to free up beds ahead of ambulance crew strikes

Ambulance crews in England are set to walk out for two days on December 21 and 28 over pay.

The Guardian - UK

Former Tory ministers join calls for Sunak to negotiate with nurses

After first day of strike, NHS leaders and former pay review boss implore PM and Steve Barclay to review offer

The Guardian - UK

One in eight UK adults using private medical care due to NHS delays

Patients said delays had made their illness worse, with 20% currently waiting for an appointment, test or treatment

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