Hospitals are cancelling surgeries because of severe pressure on the health service. Speaking t...
Another factor that has also caused difficulty for the health service is the weather - which has made it difficult for staff and patients alike to travel into hospital.
“I think there’s been some reduction in surgeries and endoscopic procedures as well - so, elective stuff has been curtailed.
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