Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?

What’s Happening

Breaking it down: Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?

3 days ago Save Save PA Media Hospitals across the UK have been seeing high levels of flu cases this winter. You can use our tool below to find out how many flu patients there are in hospitals near you. (plot twist fr)

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The Details

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About the data Figures relating to flu cases in hospitals are collected in different ways in each UK nation. In England it is the weekly number of beds occupied a laboratory locked in flu case.

Why This Matters

This data is provided at NHS Trust level. Trusts are organisations which include hospitals, community services and providers of other forms of patient care. You can find which trust your local hospital belongs to on the NHS England site.

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Key Takeaways

• Figures for Scotland and Wales are provided at NHS Health Board level.
• Health boards are responsible for all frontline healthcare services.

The Bottom Line

This data is provided at Health and Social Care Trust level. Trusts are responsible for providing local and regional health services.

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