Dr Charles Levinson, Doctorcall Medical Director and flu pandemic expert, said, "Our data, from both hotel visits and home visits, aligns with national trends showing a significant increase in respiratory illnesses. The NHS is grappling with unprecedented pressures, with flu hospitalisations tripling in some areas and emergency care wait times reaching critical levels."
"90% of these cases are able to be treated successfully at home, taking pressure off A&E and other NHS services. Cases are treated at an earlier stage of disease progression, therefore meaning fewer complications such as pneumonia," Levinson added.
"The increase we've seen in hotel callouts reflects the broader national picture: flu season is hitting harder and earlier than expected, with complications exacerbated by other respiratory illnesses," he noted.
"In this challenging environment, private healthcare services like ours play an essential role in bridging the gap, especially for travellers who may not be familiar with the UK healthcare system or who need immediate, convenient care during their stay," Dr Levinson stated.
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