Waits for care 'putting pressure on NHS'

摘要

A sharp rise in waits for care services is increasing pressure on the NHS in England, say hospital chiefs. Newly-published data from NHS England shows the number of patients delayed in hospital because they cannot receive services such as council home help or a care home place has nearly doubled in two years. The rise has been linked to the cuts in town hall care budgets seen in recent years. But councils said a squeeze on their finances had forced them to cut back.