November 15, 2023 7.30 pm This story is over 7 months old

Winter is coming: Lincolnshire hospitals brace for bed shortage and funding storm

Balancing patient care with financial constraints
| Photo: The Lincolnite

As NHS hospitals across the nation grapple with funding constraints, Lincolnshire hospitals are gearing up for a challenging winter.

Hospital bosses across England have warned that a lack of funds is leading to scaled-back plans to open extra beds, crucial for coping with the seasonal surge in patient numbers. The combination of more strikes, staff burnout, and a relentless rise in demand for care amid severe funding constraints is expected to hinder progress in reducing patient waiting lists and delays in planned and emergency care.

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