NHS funding not reaching frontline in time to stop winter melt due to political chaos

Desperate NHS funding is not reaching the front line in time to prevent a winter crisis, due to Tory political 'chaos' as the government moves to its third PM in less than four months
The NHS and local authorities have not seen a dime from the winter bailout fund as the Tories have achieved their third Prime Minister in less than four months (
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Vital NHS funding is not reaching the frontline in time to prevent a winter melt due to political 'chaos', health officials have warned.

While the Tories have gone through three Prime Ministers in less than four months, the NHS and local authorities have not seen a penny of a vital winter rescue fund.

A month ago the government announced a £500million adult social care release fund, but it is still stuck in government departments with no details on how it will be allocated.< /p>
Peak in demand for emergency services is not usually seen until January, but the NHS is already 'hot'.

Average hospital bed occupancy is 97%, and there are one-fifth more category 1,999 calls than at the same time of year before the pandemic.

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NHS funding not reaching frontline in time to stop winter melt due to political chaos

Desperate NHS funding is not reaching the front line in time to prevent a winter crisis, due to Tory political 'chaos' as the government moves to its third PM in less than four months

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Accident and emergency department nurses at Selly Oak Hospital work during a busy shift on March 16, 2010 in Birmingham, England. As the UK is gearing up for one of the most contested general elections in recent history, the economy, immigration, industry, NHS and education are expected to make up the basis of many debates (Pho to by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

The NHS and local authorities have not seen a dime from the winter bailout fund as the Tories have achieved their third Prime Minister in less than four months (

Image: Getty Images)

Vital NHS funding is not reaching the frontline in time to prevent a winter melt due to political 'chaos', health officials have warned.

While the Tories have gone through three Prime Ministers in less than four months, the NHS and local authorities have not seen a penny of a vital winter rescue fund.

A month ago the government announced a £500million adult social care release fund, but it is still stuck in government departments with no details on how it will be allocated.< /p>

Peak in demand for emergency services is not usually seen until January, but the NHS is already 'hot'.

Average hospital bed occupancy is 97%, and there are one-fifth more category 1,999 calls than at the same time of year before the pandemic.