'My mum was treated with dignity': NHS care amid the winter crisis

Despite the pressure on immense health services, staff continue to work tirelessly. Here are a selection of your stories

Hospitals are experiencing immense pressure on services this winter. On Wednesday, at least 21 trusts – many responsible for multiple hospitals – were on black alert, known as opel 4. This happens when trusts can no longer guarantee patient safety and provide their full range of services.

Despite the problems that are hitting services across the country, doctors continue to work tirelessly to do incredible jobs. When we asked our readers for experiences, many of you responded to praise NHS workers who continued to do their best despite difficulties. Here are a selection.

Continue reading... January 04, 2018 at 01:58PM