NHS running war game' exercises ahead of busy winter
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NHS running war game' exercises ahead of busy winter
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"This proactive approach comes as the health service anticipates "another pressured winter," with projections suggesting 2025 could see record demand for A&E departments and ambulance services. Winter traditionally presents a significant challenge for the NHS, marked by a surge in Covid-19, flu, and other respiratory illnesses. Previous winters have been characterised by extensive A&E waiting times, an increase in patients receiving care in corridors, and ambulances queuing outside hospitals."
The Independent emphasizes funding for on-the-ground journalism, citing coverage across issues from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, and highlights investigative work and documentary production. The outlet offers free access to reporting without paywalls and requests donations to sustain reporters who present multiple perspectives. The National Health Service is conducting 'war game' exercises to strengthen readiness for an anticipated pressured winter, with projections that 2025 could bring record demand for A&E departments and ambulances. Local leaders are testing resilience plans, managing staffing shortages, addressing rapid demand surges, handling multiple virus outbreaks, and tackling delayed hospital discharges.
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