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13/11/2013
NHS England Propose New Two-Tier A&E System
NHS chiefs have proposed a new two-tier accident and emergency system in England.
In a review of the system, carried out by NHS England, it has been proposed that the biggest 40 to 70 A&E departments, which specialise in heart attacks, strokes and trauma, should become "major emergency centres", with the remaining 70 to 100 A&E emergency centres being left to deal with less serious conditions.
The review also proposes changes to how ambulance crews work, and the operation of the 111 non-emergency phone system operates.
The review has been carried out following concerns raised over the increased pressure placed on A&E services.
(MH/JP)
In a review of the system, carried out by NHS England, it has been proposed that the biggest 40 to 70 A&E departments, which specialise in heart attacks, strokes and trauma, should become "major emergency centres", with the remaining 70 to 100 A&E emergency centres being left to deal with less serious conditions.
The review also proposes changes to how ambulance crews work, and the operation of the 111 non-emergency phone system operates.
The review has been carried out following concerns raised over the increased pressure placed on A&E services.
(MH/JP)
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