Top doctors warn A&E crisis is making patients sicker

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Monday, December 11, 2023 1/ Top doctors warn A&E crisis is making patients sicker as corridor care becomes routine Patients needing emergency treatment are becoming sicker in A&E as hospitals struggle to free up enough beds, top doctors have warned.   Dr Adrian Boyle, president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM), told The Independent that elderly patients are waiting so long for treatment in A&E that they're developing bed sores and delirium.   Another senior NHS doctor, Dr Vicky Price, warned that corridor care is now "routine practice" with the situation only set to worsen as A&E departments come under increasing pressure. Read the full story here 2/ My kids had to sleep on the floor when I escaped my abusive ex The Independent backs charity's mission to provide 500 beds for deprived children by Christmas 3/ Stop 'mad' plotting against PM and back Rwanda plan, Tory rebels warned Senior Conservatives have urged their fellow Tory MPs to stop plotting against Rishi Sunak and back his Rwanda plan.  4/ I'm a Celebrity crowns winner for 2023 Nigel Farage, Tony Bellew and Sam Thompson battled it out to be crowned 'King of the Jungle' in Sunday night's final 5/ Heavy fighting rages across Gaza as Qatar warns 'window narrowing' for new hostage deal Heavy fighting raged across Gaza on Sunday as Israel pressed ahead with its offensive after the US blocked the latest international push for a ceasefire. THE BIG QUESTION What is Sunak government's new Rwanda plan and could it trigger an election? Rishi Sunak has introduced legislation and staged an emergency press conference in a bid to salvage his Government's Rwanda policy and reassert his authority over a fractious Conservative Party.   But will it work - or could it backfire?    Read the full story Watch / How charity Zarach are tackling child bed poverty around the UK The Independent Debate The Independent Debate Is the TV licence fee good value for money? The TV license should be abolished, forcing the BBC should be funded by advertisements like all other channels. I'd actually watch it some of the BBC programs if it was funded this way or even if they offered a premium service I'm sure there are many people out there who would do that for their exclusive/original programs.     Steven     Steven It would be one of the greatest acts of self harm if we got rid of the BBC. Unfortunately the rich have their eyes on our remaining jewels, the BBC and NHS. Given time, there is no doubt the Tories will sell them off.      Punda     Punda Share your opinion and read the full debate here. NUMBER OF THE DAY 130 Rishi Sunak's Conservatives are facing their worst ever result at the general election and could be left with just 130 seats, according to Professor Sir John Curtice. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "I made an error in what I said to the press." – Baroness Michelle Mone has conceded she made an "error" in publicly denying her links to the PPE Medpro firm Read the full article OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE  Who is Valery Gerasimov? Russia's top soldier turned Putin's fall guy Kemi Badenoch takes an early lead in the Tory leadership stakes UN says half of Gaza's population is now starving amid Israel offensive Hannah Twiggs: After four years, Jamie Oliver is back with a new restaurant – but can it right his wrongs? The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy