Winter flu surge is adding to immense pressures across the NHS
Hospital flu cases in England jumped 55% week-on-week, filling wards with acutely unwell - often older - patients who can’t be safely discharged, including those experiencing homelessness. The resulting bed blocking delays A&E flow and elective surgeries. Mildmay can provide safe step‑down, stabilisation, and rehabilitation to enable timely discharge and ease pressure across the NHS.
Dec 111 min read
How Mildmay Hospital Could Help Alleviate the NHS Bed Crisis
If the NHS funded more referrals to Mildmay, we could help ease the bed crisis by caring for patients ready to leave acute hospital.
Feb 143 min read
