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What's the hold up?

Delayed days infographic
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30 / 05 / 2017

Patients in England sometimes occupy a hospital bed when they could be discharged. These are ‘delayed transfers of care’ and are measured in delayed days.

This infographic details the most common factors for delayed days in 2016. They illustrate why reforming social care is vital. That’s why we’re asking all parties to present a credible plan to do this before the general election.

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