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NHS chief says easier GP access is straining hospital beds
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Sir Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS England, informed MPs that urgent hospital appointment demand in September rose 6% compared to last year. The British Medical Association says insufficient funding and inadequate staffing prevent patient discharge and bed availability. The King's Fund found only 10,000 overseas care workers may be recruited this financial year.
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