AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoA&E Crisis: Scotland recorded its second-worst week for long waits, with only 58.9% of patients seen, admitted or discharged within four hours; more than 2,100 waited over 12 hours. NHS Staff: Aneurin Bevan health board reported 3,654 incidents of violence and aggression against staff in a year, while a survey found half of nursing staff lose patient time to administration. Winter Viruses: Flu is rising earlier than usual in England, while Covid admissions have climbed in Newcastle, adding to fears of a difficult winter for hospitals. NHS Access: A new NHS App alert will tell patients when prescriptions are ready to collect, aiming to spare unnecessary pharmacy visits. Rural Care: Proposed NHS reforms have prompted warnings that village GP surgeries could lose out as services are prioritised in cities. Children’s Health: Doctors are urging schools to cut screen use, warning that near-constant classroom exposure may harm pupils’ health.
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