Emergency medicine doctor Dr Ian Higginson expressed anger at politicians and health chiefs for failing to prevent the NHS winter crisis, with at least 12 hospitals declaring critical incidents due to overcrowding and long waits. He stated that the crisis was predictable and a failure of leadership, highlighting the impact of flu on top of existing issues. Ambulance services have also been severely impacted, with handover delays causing harm to over 400,000 patients, emphasizing the urgent need for meaningful action and investment to address the ongoing crisis.
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British couple held in Iran over spy charges speak to family after 213 days
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran for espionage since January, have made contact with their family for the first time in 213 days, revealing they are held in separate prisons with worsening health conditions. Their son described the call as a significant emotional boost, while the couple's family maintains they are not spies and calls for action to secure their release. Want More Context? 🔎
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