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Hospital beds lost to seasonal viruses greater than population of Malta

By Lee Peart 03 April 2025

The amount of hospital beds taken up by seasonal viruses this winter numbered more than the population of Malta, according to NHS data.

INTEGRATED CARE

ICB makes changes following Covid jab death

By Lee Peart 27 March 2025

Changes to processes have been announced by NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB following the death of a 27 year old man from a Covid vaccination.

COVID

Largest ever national pandemic response exercise planned

By Lee Peart 17 January 2025

The largest ever national pandemic response exercise is to take place in the autumn of 2025.

SCOTLAND

NHS recovery in Scotland lagging behind England, says IFS

By Lee Peart 28 November 2024

The NHS recovery from the pandemic in Scotland has been slower than in England, according to new IFS analysis.

STEPHEN POWIS

Draft document to prioritise patients during Covid revealed at inquiry

By Lee Peart 08 November 2024

A draft document prioritising patients for treatment in the event of services being overwhelmed was drawn up during Covid, an NHS leader has revealed.

COVID INQUIRY

Trust adopted blanket do-not-resuscitate policy during Covid

By Lee Peart 11 October 2024

A blanket do-not-resuscitate policy (DNACPR) was adopted by at least one NHS trust during the pandemic, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has heard.

COVID-19 INQUIRY

Covid-19 Inquiry: Doctor describes 'scenes from hell'

By Lee Peart 27 September 2024

Professor Kevin Fong has described ‘scenes from hell’ in intensive care units during the Covid pandemic.

COVID

Covid Inquiry chair rejects UK Health Security Agency anonymity plea

By Lee Peart 26 September 2024

Covid-19 Inquiry chair Baroness Hallett has rejected a plea from the UK Health Security Agency for the anonymity of two of its employees during hearings.

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