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This winter, hospitals throughout the UK are experiencing a significant increase in flu cases. The NHS in England has declared it is “on high alert” following the highest recorded number of flu patients admitted to hospitals for this season, specifically in the week ending 14 December.
Data on flu-related hospitalizations is gathered differently across the UK’s nations. In England, the statistics represent the weekly count of hospital beds occupied by patients with laboratory-confirmed flu. These figures are reported at the NHS Trust level, where trusts encompass hospitals, community services, and other healthcare providers. Information about which trust a local hospital belongs to can be found on the NHS England website.
In Scotland, the reported numbers indicate patients admitted to hospitals with confirmed flu cases identified within a period starting 14 days before admission and extending to 48 hours after admission. Meanwhile, Wales tracks the weekly number of flu-positive patients in hospitals based on tests conducted either up to 28 days prior to admission (if tested outside hospital) or within two days following admission. These figures for both Scotland and Wales are provided at the NHS Health Board level, the organizations responsible for delivering frontline health services. Details on local health boards are accessible via the NHS Scotland and NHS Wales websites.
Northern Ireland’s data displays the count of newly admitted flu cases believed to have been contracted outside the hospital. This information is given at the Health and Social Care Trust level, which oversees local and regional health services. To find the relevant trust governing a nearby hospital, individuals can consult the NI direct website
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