AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCovid Inquiry: A damning report says government failures let Covid spread through care homes, with patients discharged from hospitals without adequate testing or isolation. It calls for a social care workforce register and says care homes must never again be an afterthought. NHS Winter Pressures: Senior A&E doctors warn two-thirds of departments are unsafe and the service faces a “perfect storm” this winter. Unions have also condemned the government’s proposed 2.4% doctors’ pay rise, raising fears of further strikes. Maternity Care: NHS leaders say around 20 maternity units may need to close to improve safety, as caesarean rates rise—prompting concern about access for women in smaller communities. Access and Prevention: A report warns children in England face a postcode lottery for healthcare. In Northern Ireland, the British Heart Foundation says stronger prevention could save 500 lives a year; needle-free adrenaline is also now available for young children with severe allergies.
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