The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, which runs Stafford’s County Hospital, witnessed over 9,428 instances of A&E patients waiting more than 12 hours for a bed in 2022/23, more than double the previous year’s figure. The percentage of patients waiting less than four hours also fell to 63.5%, below the national target of 76%. Measures to ease the delays include the Front Door Reconfiguration and the Referral and Admission Policy. Trust CEO Tracy Bullock said the improvements indicate they’re heading in the right direction.
Microsoft Teams To Block Screen Capture During Meetings
Microsoft will launch a “Prevent Screen Capture” feature for Teams in July 2025 to block unauthorized screenshots during meetings, addressing a key vulnerability. The feature
