‘Radical action’ needed on delayed discharges

‘Radical action’ need to be taken in the health and social care system’s management of discharging older patients from hospital as it currently does not represent value for money, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). The government spending watchdog say delayed discharges are now costing £820m, creating an additional and avoidable pressure on the…

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