On the podcast this week, we look ahead to winter and ask whether NHS England’s 10-point accident and emergency action plan could prevent a crisis.
We also discuss important changes to infection control guidance and whether this could make a difference to the ever-growing elective backlog.
Featuring Annabelle Collins, Rebecca Thomas and Matt Discombe.
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