David Cameron’s mismanagement of the NHS is creating a perfect storm for families and the elderly this winter

22 Nov 2011
Diane Abbott MP, Shadow Health Minister, comments on the new winter death figures:

‘There is real concern that David Cameron’s mismanagement of the NHS is creating a perfect storm for families and the elderly this winter. The reality for the elderly and those at risk from the cold weather this winter will be cuts in social care; spiralling energy prices; and soaring NHS waiting times. The government has also axed the flu awareness campaign reminding patients to get their jabs – even though last year’s outbreak claimed more than 600 lives.

‘The country needs a substantive plan so that healthcare providers can identify patients at increased risk of harm from cold weather and refer them appropriately, and a health service that is equipped to cope with a potential increase in cardiac deaths, strokes and respiratory problems.’

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1) Social care crisis: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5jUsm4S8-NJ7yD8QFOwdUSU0pP4JQ?docId=N0837701318125050197A
2) The waiting times crisis: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/may/19/nhs-hospital-waiting-times-longer
3) The decision to axe the flu awareness campaign: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2040256/Flu-jabs-campaign-axed-despite-years-outbreak-claiming-600-lives.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

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