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    The effect of Covid-19 on the NHS Archived Message

    Posted by Mary on September 14, 2020, 10:20 am

    'The devastating impact of the lockdown on the nation's health is laid bare tonight. Shocking figures reveal that admissions for seven deadly non-coronavirus conditions between March and June fell by more than 173,000 on the previous year. The NHS Digital data for England shows there were nearly 6,000 fewer admissions for heart attacks in March and April compared with last year, and almost 137,000 fewer cancer admissions from March to June. Analysis by the Daily Mail found that the trends were alarmingly similar across the board for patients who suffered strokes, diabetes, dementia, mental health conditions and eating disorders. Admissions can count the same patient going into hospital more than once. Health experts said the statistics were 'troubling' and warned that many patients (pictured) may have died or suffered longterm harm as a result.'

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8728693/Lockdown-blow-UK-health-Hospital-admissions-seven-major-non-Covid-illnesses-slump-173-000.html

    After an annual blood test, clear for the five previous years, I was told in June that cancer had returned. So far I have only had an ultrasound but no results. Any other scans, such as a PET or CT, have not been carried out so I am in limbo.

    This is in an NHS DGH where I used to work. The best job I ever had but it was the hardest work for the lowest pay ever.

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    • The effect of Covid-19 on the NHS - Mary September 14, 2020, 10:20 am