Dear editor, Your continuing recent coverage of problems at our local hospitals brings home the extent of under-resourcing, understaffing, and increased workloads. NHS data show a continuing trend of missed A and E waiting times for the most serious (Type-1) emergency cases across London, including at the Royal Free, University College and Whittington Hospitals. A&Es are expected to treat […]
Read moreDear editor, Your continuing recent coverage of problems at our local hospitals brings home the extent of under-resourcing, understaffing, and increased workloads. NHS data show a continuing trend of missed A and E waiting times for the most serious (Type-1) emergency cases across London, including at the Royal Free and Barnet. A&Es are expected to treat 95% […]
Read moreChildren under 18 in police cells [1] Question No: 2016/0198 Andrew Dismore Further to Question No: 2015/3509; Over the last 6 months, how many children under 18 have been held a) overnight and b) over a weekend in police cells? Your response being: ‘The MPS Commissioner is committed to ensuring that all detainees, including young people are protected and treated […]
Read moreRoyal Free Hospital bus shelter Question No: 2015/4047 Andrew Dismore The bus shelter at the closest stop to the Royal Free Hospital is privately owned by JC Decaux, and I understand is in the process of being replaced. with the advent of bad weather, will you prevail upon them to do this work straight away? Written response from the Mayor […]
Read moreCommenting on yesterday’s strike by junior doctors, Labour’s London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore AM said: “Our junior doctors do an amazing job but are being placed under more and more strain as a result of the Government’s underinvestment in the NHS. Now they are being told they will have to work longer hours, including weekends […]
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