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.
‘Amber alert’ as NHS in Plymouth makes urgent plea for people with certain blood type
The NHS has issued an urgent call for O type blood donors, following increased demand after the recent cyber attack. The attack led to reduced
