Ten things wrong with plan to buy beds in care (27 January 2023)

Summary

Difficulties discharging over thirteen thousand patients safely are slowing the flow through hospitals while being stuck in hospital when you don’t need medical care is both mentally and physically harmful. People risk picking up hospital acquired infections, muscle loss and impaired mobility, reduced confidence and independence skills.

However, according to Gilda Peterson, Leeds KONP and Secretary, End Social Care, there are ten things wrong with the Government's plan to give the NHS £200m to buy beds in care homes, hotels, hospices and independent hospitals.