‘Impossible’ to improve delayed discharges as picture worsens

Delayed discharges April 22

The number of patients stuck in hospitals despite being ‘medically fit’ to leave has continued to increase in recent months, leading to warnings from NHS Confederation that trusts are finding it ‘impossible’ to make progress on reducing the numbers.

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