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rhyds · 09-01-2015, 18:08

I don't think there's one "magic bullet" solution to fix the problem, as its hard to decide what is the root cause.

Attendance at A&E has indeed increased, but why is that? I'm thinking a lot of it is down to not being able to get GP appointments, or the 111/NHS Direct/Whatever they're called this week relying on script readers who's default action in any unknown case is to go "Get to A&E".

Also, its apparently very hard to attract staff to work in A&E departments. Considering the utter chaos the average saturday night at a busy A&E is I can see why, but shortages like that can't be fixed overnight.

And as for complaints about privatisation etc. Welsh, Scottish and NI hospitals, who aren't following the same commissioning framework as England are facing exactly the same issues.

09-01-2015, 18:08	#11
rhyds Inactive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North Wales Services: Plusnet Phone/BB, Freesat, VM Business BB (Cable) Posts: 821	Re: Hinchingbrooke Hospital: Circle to withdraw from contract. I don't think there's one "magic bullet" solution to fix the problem, as its hard to decide what is the root cause. Attendance at A&E has indeed increased, but why is that? I'm thinking a lot of it is down to not being able to get GP appointments, or the 111/NHS Direct/Whatever they're called this week relying on script readers who's default action in any unknown case is to go "Get to A&E". Also, its apparently very hard to attract staff to work in A&E departments. Considering the utter chaos the average saturday night at a busy A&E is I can see why, but shortages like that can't be fixed overnight. And as for complaints about privatisation etc. Welsh, Scottish and NI hospitals, who aren't following the same commissioning framework as England are facing exactly the same issues.