At least 760 open beds in nursing homes able to accept hospital patients — survey

More than 500 people are unable to get a bed today, according to the latest overcrowding figures.

Private and voluntary nursing homes currently have at least 760 open beds which could accept hospital patients, a new survey has found.

This comes as hospitals continue to face overcrowding pressures, with more than 500 people unable to get a bed today according to the latest figures.