AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNHS Pressure Points: NHS England has published first “corridor care” figures, showing an average of 2,241 patients a day in A&E receiving treatment in clinically inappropriate settings for 45+ minutes, plus 699 a day in wards—sparking fresh alarm over dignity and safety. Industrial Action Impact: The NHS warns appointments in England may be changed next week as resident doctors take a five-day strike from 15 to 19 June, with non-urgent care most affected. Mental Health Capacity: Surehaven Glasgow has opened a new Munro Ward extension to expand low-secure rehabilitation mental health support. AI in Care: Flok Health has raised $12.5m to scale an “AI physiotherapy clinic” that it says can triage, treat and discharge patients on behalf of the NHS. Public Health Alert: UKHSA reports two child measles deaths in England this year and 106 new cases in two weeks, urging parents to ensure MMR is up to date. Workforce & Benefits: DWP confirms changes to Statutory Sick Pay eligibility, removing the Lower Earnings Limit to cover up to 1.3m more low-income workers. Local Carers Spotlight: South Lanarkshire Council marked Carers Week with events and flag-raising to highlight unpaid carers. Community Safety: Belfast unrest continues after a knife attack, with politicians and health staff condemning racist intimidation and threats toward overseas workers.
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