
ALT Commenting on Channel 4 Dispatches Undercover A&E: NHS in crisis, Siva Anandaciva, Chief Analyst at The King’s Fund, said: ‘As tonight’s Dispatches so graphically shows, long waits for care and stretched NHS services are not just an inconvenience and waiting list statistics are not just abstract numbers. Rising pressure in NHS services and delays accessing treatment can have profound implications that, in some cases, result in tragedy. ‘The intense pressures in emergency departments are a visible symptom of a wider health and care system that has lived under constant pressure for much of the past decade. Some of the solutions to over-crowded hospitals lie in bolstering primary and community care so people can stay well without the need for urgent care, and in shoring up our ailing social care services so people can be safely discharged and cared for.’

ALT An image showing a gauge in four colours: purple, green, orange and red with a pointer to green. The header reads ""Over 40? You need to know your blood pressure"" The text on the bottom of the image reads ""Knowing your blood pressure numbers can help you to manage your risk."" The NHS logo is in the top right hand corner.

ALT Infographic by the Care Quality Commission. Text in a speech bubble reads Together, we can improve health and adult social care. There is a circular photo of a an older male, sat smiling, his hand rests on another person's hand on his shoulder, the other person is in a nurses uniform but is out of shot in the photo. The hashtag share for better care can be seen At the bottom. With the Health Watch and Care Quality Commission logos at the top.





















