Overcrowding in hospitals 'no longer just a winter problem', Health Minister concedes

Minister for Health Simon Harris said today he is “worried” about the impact on patients attending hospital over the coming winter period, as the trolley crisis remains frozen in place with little sign of it thawing out.

Overcrowding in hospitals 'no longer just a winter problem', Health Minister concedes
Mon, 05 Nov, 2018 - 16:41

By David Raleigh

Minister for Health Simon Harris said today he is “worried” about the impact on patients attending hospital over the coming winter period, as the trolley crisis remains frozen in place with little sign of it thawing out.

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