In tears as the NHS crumbles
'Examinations in corridors and waiting rooms, with nothing but a sheet to protect dignity'; 'firefighting' instead of safe care; patients waiting weeks to be discharged; and NHS staff leaving in their droves.
The A&E consultant “Everybody says this is the worst we’ve ever seen it. It’s the worst I’ve ever seen it and I’ve worked in the health service for more than 30 years. “Our department has rooms for about 35 people, there are regularly 120 plus people waiting for beds - they can wait for up to 48 hours from when they have been referred.
“There’s a lot of patients waiting to be discharged who don’t need to be there. They’re medically fit to be discharged but there’s no social care or home support packages. Funding takes weeks to come through. “We can manage and manage, but one small thing will tip them over the edge. All of this is the worst for patients, at least we get to go home after our shifts, it’s like this for them all the time.”
“Junior doctors are voting on whether to strike from Sunday, and I think it is likely to pass because we are all at breaking point. Things can't go on this way and the government has to keep the staff they have. “In addition, we continue to urge the public to support us where a loved one in hospital is ready to be discharged and they can assist in helping get them home as soon as practically possible to free up beds for urgent patients.
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