NHSE triggers surge capacity clause at London hospitals

NHS England has triggered the ‘surge clause’ in a number of contracts with private hospitals in London, requiring them to turn over 100% of their capacity to treating NHS patients. The move comes as the number of Covid-19 patients in the capital’s hospitals reached almost 8,000 in mid-January. Five BMI Hospitals – the Cavell, Hendon,…

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