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Second wave of A&E funding in preparation for winter
The Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt has announced that £20.74 million worth of funding will be awarded to hospitals to ease pressure on A&E departments in preparation for winter.
An initial £55.98 million was given to 70 hospitals in April. The further £20.74 million will be awarded to 27 more. The funding comes after an announcement was made in the Spring Budget to ensure local A&Es are prepared for the additional demands that winter brings. It will be used to help hospitals adequately equip themselves ahead of winter, particularly to cope with the high volumes of patients attending A&E.
Hunt said: “The NHS prepares well in advance for winter each year, but despite the hard work and dedication of staff, demand on services continues to increase as a result of our ageing population. This vital investment will help hospitals change the way they assess and see patients so people are given the most appropriate medical care as quickly as possible.”
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