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Written question asked by Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 29 June 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 July 2021. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 July 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Services: Weather

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many extra hospital beds across the United Kingdom will be needed to meet winter pressures in 2021–22.

Answer

The information is not available in the format requested. National Health Service bed capacity is not fixed and is flexible to meet changes in demand. Demand in winter 2021/22 remains uncertain due to factors including hospitalisations of patients with influenza or COVID-19.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1547
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Health services Hospital beds Weather
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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