Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has declared that ending the practice of treating children in hospital corridors must be an urgent priority for NHS England. She has requested that NHS England develop immediate plans to eliminate this type of care, known as “corridor care,” and establish new standards for A&E treatment of children.
Cooper emphasized that child health should be a more significant priority for the NHS. This directive follows appeals from numerous health organizations urging action to halt corridor care. The number of patients experiencing long waits in A&E departments has increased, and the health secretary stated that data collection methods will be revised to include figures specifically for children.
The government’s broader plan aims to end corridor care for all patients by the conclusion of the current parliamentary term. Cooper asserted that no child or patient should receive treatment in a corridor. This comes as the NHS anticipates a more difficult winter, following a record-breaking summer exacerbated by heatwaves. An additional £140 million in funding has been allocated to enhance urgent care capacity, addressing the impact of seasonal illnesses.
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Source: bbc.co.uk
