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Care assessment delays
Delays in social care assessments are contributing to a bed blocking crisis in our hospitals. The delays are also contributing to a crisis in the community where people with urgent social care needs aren't being seen according to the watchdog Healthwatch.
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Sun 22 Jan 201711:00
BBC Radio 5 Live
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Nurse's harrowing account of life in A&E
Delays in social care assessments mean patients are stranded, and staff are overwhelmed
Broadcast
- Sun 22 Jan 201711:00BBC Radio 5 Live


