Alcohol abuse affects one in five UK inpatients, study suggests The figures are 10 times higher than the general population, making support vital, a study says. Source
How good are hospitals at treating ‘hidden killer’? One in four patients faces delays getting treatment for sepsis, putting lives at risk, experts say. Source
Essex strep A outbreak death toll rises to 13 The invasive Group A streptococcal bacterium has now infected 34 people across Essex. Source