The rise in flu hospitalizations has created a serious challenge for the NHS, with thousands of patients experiencing severe symptoms requiring hospitalization. Reports indicate that the number of individuals in critical care due to flu stands at an alarming 211 per day, contributing to an already strained healthcare system. As social care plays a vital role in patient discharge, the inability to transition medically fit patients back into community care exacerbates the congestion within hospitals.
Another contributing factor to the escalating flu situation is attributed to the delayed launch of the adult vaccination program. Originally scheduled for September, the program began in October, which health experts suggest might have hindered community immunity against the flu. Current estimates indicate that a significant number of individuals have struggled to secure their vaccinations, which typically take two weeks to provide effective protection against the virus.
Social care reform is now a pressing concern, with health officials revealing that 11,000 patients were medically fit for discharge but remained in hospitals due to the lack of adequate social care arrangements. Critics argue that the government's efforts in this area do not adequately address the immediate needs faced by NHS facilities. Although initiatives for improvement have been announced, many fear that substantial reforms will not be in place until 2028, leaving hospitals dealing with significant pressures for several more years.
Recent statistics from the NHS indicate a significant rise in flu hospitalizations across England, with figures showing that as of December 29, over 5,000 people were admitted for the virus. This number reflects a fourfold increase compared to just a month earlier, highlighting the severity of the flu outbreak this winter. Additionally, the average daily count of flu patients in hospitals surged to approximately 4,469, which represents a staggering 3.5 times increase from the same period last year. Health Secretary W. Streeting emphasized the necessity of social care reforms to mitigate the winter crisis in the NHS. The overcrowded A&E departments are a direct consequence of the inability to discharge patients back into the community due to insufficient social care support.Our immune systems are compromised because uk sells junk food in super markets ,air is polluted every day with chemicals on purpose ,also the tap water and the bottled water contain metals and chemical compounds that are the cause of our weak bodies leading to disease.. meanwhile big pharma makes billions by selling their drugs..
keep getting Bill jabs 🤦♂️ rest is just propaganda to cover tax money mismanagement - allegedly
will people please stop wearing masks slung under their chin it does no good to wear a mask unless it covers your nose and mouth
