Almost 90% of staffed NHS beds are currently occupied

The number of these occupied by patients who are ready to go home is at a record high

Tonight, we’re looking at the extreme pressures on staff and how a lack of social care is causing problems within hospitals.

So what’s the current situation? Wards are reaching capacity, with almost 90% of available staffed beds in use.

While the RCN this week has warned of a workforce “crisis” as the number of nursing vacancies rose again.

Meanwhile today, it’s been announced junior doctors are to be balloted for strike action.

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