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Pharmacists hit out at difficulties stocking flu jabs amid warning illness yet to peak

Hospitals are ‘full to bursting’ across the country with hundreds attending emergency departments

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

Flu cases rise as pressure mounts on NHS hospitals

NHS leaders have warned that the peak of the flu cycle has not yet hit, with February and March potentially worse for the health service.

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025

Only call 999 in emergencies to help ‘severe pressure’, ambulance chiefs urge

The London Ambulance Service said that, between 2am and 3am on New Year’s Day 2024, a 999 call was received every 11 seconds.

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024

Festive flu: Four times as many patients in England hospitals than last year

The latest figures show an average of 2,629 flu patients were in beds in England each day last week.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

Martha’s Rule ‘transforming’ patient safety in the NHS

Merope Mills, who lost her daughter Martha to sepsis in 2021, has called for the initiative to be rolled out nationally.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024

Martha’s rule having ‘transformative effect’, NHS England data shows

Mother of girl who died in 2021 reveals figures on Today programme that are welcomed by national medical director

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024

'Tidal Wave' Of Flu Cases Straining Hospitals In England

A "tidal wave" of the flu has hit the United Kingdom, with health officials delivering 28 million vaccines to Christmas markets, football clubs and Kroger supermarkets as a precaution for Britons.

International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024

Warning of a ‘tidal wave’ of flu as cases rise significantly in a week

Health leaders said that the rise was ‘concerning for patients and the NHS’.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

Flu ‘skyrocketing’ amid spike in cases among children

There are warnings of a ‘challenging’ winter for the NHS.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Warning of NHS ‘quad-demic’ as flu and Covid cases rise in England

NHS winter report reveals norovirus and RSV are also leaving thousands in hospital

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2024