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£13 million to help A&Es prepare for winter
19 more hospitals across England have been given over £13 million for emergency care in the latest wave of winter funding.
About £13 million has been awarded to improve patient flow through A&E so as to make sure departments are prepared for busy times during winter time.
The additional funding brings the total given to hospitals since April to over £90 million, part of the dedicated funding announced in the spring budget.
It will be used to help hospitals finalise preparations ahead of winter, particularly to handle the large volumes of patients attending A&E. By investing in the necessary equipment or infrastructure, hospitals will be able to target improvements to patient flow and relieve pressure on A&E.
The funding supports NHS England’s wider plans to improve A&E performance in England by 2018.
It will help hospitals hit the target of admitting, transferring or discharging 95 per cent of patients within four hours.
Philip Dunne, Minister of State for Health, said: “Thanks to the hard work and dedication of staff, the NHS has put in place strong plans ahead of winter - ensuring patients continue to receive safe and efficient care as demand rises over the coming months.
“This funding will give more hospitals the boost they need to streamline patient flow in A&E, freeing up A&Es to care for the sickest patients and helping make sure all patients get the right treatment in the right place as quickly as possible.”
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