
NHS
NHS Estimates Delayed Hospital Discharges Cost £2bn in Nine Months
Billions of pounds are being absorbed by patients remaining in hospital after they are medically ready to leave, while A&E improvements have been slower than hoped.

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Billions of pounds are being absorbed by patients remaining in hospital after they are medically ready to leave, while A&E improvements have been slower than hoped.