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Recommendation 21
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As part of its broader health and care recovery plan, the Government must produce an...
Recommendation
As part of its broader health and care recovery plan, the Government must produce an independently-verified analysis of how many, and what type, of extra beds the NHS needs in order to provide safe and effective everyday care for patients, whilst also responding to need directly created by the pandemic. This plan must be accompanied by sustainable, long-term plans to tackle delayed discharges.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Accept in principle. The Government recognises the importance of ensuring that the NHS has the capacity it needs to provide safe and effective everyday care for patients, whilst also responding to need directly created by the pandemic. NHS England is working to produce an independently-verified analysis of how many, and what type, of extra beds the NHS needs in order to provide safe and effective everyday care for patients, whilst also responding to need directly created by the pandemic. This plan will be accompanied by sustainable, long-term plans to tackle delayed discharges.