Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 26
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Paragraph: 169
Historically, accident and emergency departments have been over-stretched, over- burdened and running over capacity.
Conclusion
Historically, accident and emergency departments have been over-stretched, over- burdened and running over capacity. We have heard that the initial decline in patient attendances at A&E departments during the pandemic to some extent “cured” the problem of “corridor care”. However, as presentations at A&E begin to increase, the Government and NHSE/I need to ensure emergency departments do not become overwhelmed by patient demand and remain able to provide high-quality and safe treatment for all patients.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
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HM Government
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The Government recognises the importance of ensuring that emergency departments do not become overwhelmed by patient demand and remain able to provide high-quality and safe treatment for all patients. NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) have been working with NHS Trusts to ensure that they have plans in place to manage patient demand and maintain high-quality and safe treatment for all patients. These plans include measures such as increasing capacity, improving patient flow and reducing unnecessary admissions.