RCN Report Highlights Deaths Due to NHS Overcrowding

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has released a report revealing the dire situation in UK hospitals where patients are being treated in non-medical areas such as corridors, store rooms, and even car parks due to overwhelming demand. This has led to tragic outcomes including deaths going unnoticed and pregnant women miscarrying without proper care. Health Secretary Wes Streeting blamed past government failures, acknowledging that the situation is unsafe and undignified, but warned that it would take time to resolve. RCN's findings, based on testimonies from over 5,000 nurses, highlight the normalization of 'corridor care' and the dire lack of resources, with patients often unable to receive CPR or necessary medical interventions due to overcrowding. Dr. Adrian Boyle, president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, called for urgent government action to address these conditions, which are described as worse than ever. The report underscores a decade of underfunding in the NHS, urging immediate investment to prevent further loss of life.