NHS statement from Stephen Barclay MP, Health Secretary

The video discusses the intolerable situation in hospitals, with long ambulance wait times. It highlights the significant pressure on the NHS due to high flu and COVID rates, and limited community services. NHS leadership is working on operational plans to address these issues, focusing on delayed discharges to improve hospital flow and reduce ambulance handover times.

What has been the impact of high levels of flu and COVID on NHS services?

What measures are being taken to improve the flow of patients in the hospital system?