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This week, staff in some Greater Manchester NHS hospitals say waits in A&E for a bed to come free are ‘more than 24 hours’.

Emergency departments and other parts of the health system are under intense pressure as flu cases continue to rise. Jacqui Wise looks at the developing situation Latest NHS England figures show that ...

The NHS confirmed that 2024 was its busiest year ever for A&E and ambulance services. December alone saw the highest number ...

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The number of flu patients in hospital in England is nearly five times the figure at the start of last month. NHS England has ...

A winter flu crisis is crippling overwhelmed hospitals across Kent as a record number of patients endure long waits for a bed.

Patients not in an emergency are being asked to see their GP, pharmacy or visit their nearest walk-in centre - or to call the 111 service for advice.