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Winter news and guidance
NHS England’s winter news, advice from Clinical Directors and blogs can be found here.
It is important the public know what they need to do to keep well and advice on how to keep well and where to get expert advice will be given throughout the winter and can be found on NHS Choices.
NHS jabs tens of thousands more against flu than last winter
NHS staff have ramped up the flu vaccination campaign by jabbing almost a quarter of a million more people this winter compared to last winter. Services across the country have faced extreme pressures from one of the worst winters on record with 5,408 patients a day in hospital with flu in the first week of […]
Busiest year on record for emergency services as winter flu pressure rages on
NHS staff experienced the busiest year on record for A&E and ambulance services last year, new figures show today, as flu continues to pile pressure on hospitals into 2025. There was an average of 5,408 patients a day in hospital with flu last week, including 256 in critical care – 3.5 times higher than the […]
Hospital patients with flu quadrupled to over 5,000 ahead of New Year
New NHS data covering the Christmas and New Year period shows flu cases have continued to skyrocket, with over 5,000 patients hospitalised with the virus at the end of last week. Last week (w/e 29 Dec) there were an average of 4,469 patients with flu in hospital each day – almost 3.5 times higher than […]
NHS national medical director comments on latest winter pressures
NHS national medical director, Professor Sir Stephen Powis, said: “The winter flu season has not only hit the NHS early this year, but it is potentially on track to be one of the worst we have ever seen, as the ‘quad-demic’ continues to increase pressure across services. “Frontline NHS staff are currently under significant pressure […]
Booze, burns and bites top NHS Christmas health advice list
Booze, burns and bites are top of the list of NHS health advice being sought over Christmas. The NHS website’s information on alcohol, burns, rabies and animal bites showed the biggest increases in visits on Christmas Day and Boxing Day last year, newly released figures from NHS England show. Top of the list was advice […]
NHS chief focuses on innovation and staff commitment in Christmas message
The head of the NHS in England has praised staff for “working tirelessly” and “constantly innovating” to modernise care for patients in her Christmas message to health workers. Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHS England, spoke about how NHS innovations are improving care and providing better value for money during a visit to Sutton Health […]
NHS warns of ‘bargain basement’ BBLs in run up to Christmas
England’s top doctor is warning the public about the risk of ‘bargain-basement’ Brazilian butt lifts, following a stream of deals being offered by overseas clinics in the run up to Christmas. The NHS has seen clinics offering 25% discounts, all-inclusive packages including hotels and flights for under £3,000, as well as finance deals in a […]
Winter pressure builds as no sign of ‘festive flu’ letting up
Flu cases in hospital have already surpassed last year’s peak as festive infections “flood” hospitals early this winter. Latest weekly figures published today show one in 20 hospital beds are being taken up or closed by a festive bug, with 2,504 general and acute beds alone being taken up by flu patients – an increase of almost 40% on […]
Hundreds of thousands of older people to get urgent care at home this winter
Hundreds of thousands of older and frail patients will receive urgent treatment from home this winter, as part of NHS plans to manage additional pressure this winter. Rapid teams based in local neighbourhoods will attend less clinically urgent calls within two hours and treat patients for a range of conditions and issues at home. From […]
Final chance to book jabs to avoid ‘festive flu’
The NHS is urging those eligible for vaccination to come forward without delay before the National Booking Service closes this Thursday (19 December). Latest data shows over half a million vaccinations for flu and COVID-19 have now been booked in the last five weeks alone, with the NHS today making a “last chance saloon” call […]