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Recommendation 73
73
Accepted
Comprehensive analysis should be carried out to assess the safety of running the NHS with...
Recommendation
Comprehensive analysis should be carried out to assess the safety of running the NHS with the limited latent capacity that it currently has, particularly in Intensive Care Units, critical care units and high dependency units.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government accepts the recommendation and confirms NHS England is undertaking comprehensive analysis to assess the safety of the NHS's limited latent capacity, which will inform future surge capacity plans.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted
The government accepts this recommendation. NHS England is undertaking comprehensive analysis to assess the safety of running the NHS with the limited latent capacity that it currently has, particularly in Intensive Care Units, critical care units, and high dependency units. This analysis will inform the development of future plans for surge capacity and will help to ensure that the NHS is able to respond effectively to future emergencies.
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