NHS on Brink: Flu Surge & Strikes Threaten Health Service
Update: 2025-12-12
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NHS on Brink: Superflu Outbreak and Planned Strikes Threaten to Overwhelm HospitalsThe National Health Service is facing an unprecedented challenge as a severe flu season coincides with planned Christmas strikes, pushing the healthcare system to its limits. Hospitals are already overwhelmed with a record number of flu patients, and the Health Secretary warns of a tidal wave tearing through wards. The Health Secretary appeals to resident doctors to reconsider their strike action, emphasizing the risk to patient safety. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer labels the planned walkout irresponsible, urging medics to accept a significant pay rise to avoid further strain on the system. The coming weeks will be critical for the NHS as it grapples with these dual threats.
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