A&E

NHS rolls out ‘health MOTs’ for older patients arriving at A&E

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NHS rolls out ‘health MOTs’ for older patients arriving at A&E

Tests will include blood pressure, heart health, mobility and malnutrition checks (Image: Getty) Older people who end up in A&E will be offered “health MOTs” to ensure they get the right care and reduce their risk of hospital admissions. Extra checks are being rolled out for patients over the age of 65 with frailty-related conditions … Read more

Major NHS drive to cut A&E waits prevents overnight stays for thousands

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Major NHS drive to cut A&E waits prevents overnight stays for thousands

Amanda Pritchard said same day care was one of the biggest changes in recent years (Image: Getty) A huge transformation of urgent and emergency care has spared hundreds of thousands of people overnight hospital stays, the head of the NHS says today. Specialist facilities aiming to diagnose, treat and discharge patients on the same day … Read more