Admissions
What is the Least Busy Time in A&E? (6-7am) What Is the Least (and Most) Busy Time in A&E? This is a Guide to Avoiding Long Waits The quietest time at A&E is 6-7am, particularly a Sunday m...
Structure of a typical hospital In this article, we explain the organisational structure of a typical hospital; and how leadership and clinical teams work together to deliver safe, effective patient c...
10 causes of a high PSA level Prostate cancer is the most important cause of a high prostate specific antigen (PSA). This is why the blood test is done. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland...
Prostate Cancer: 5 Common Signs and When to See a Doctor Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 52,000 new cases diagnosed every year. Whilst many prostate cancers ...
Do Hospitals Lose Your Medical Records? Why Your Data Might Be “Missing” In the age of digital transformation, you would expect your medical history to be a seamless, permanent digital fil...
How to Find Your Place on the NHS Waiting List With NHS waiting lists at historic highs, the most common question patients ask is: “Where exactly am I in the queue?” While the NHS doesn...
How to See a Doctor Today in the UK: 7 Fast Options If you need medical attention immediately, the NHS provides several “same-day” pathways. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, you...
5 facts about hospitals There are 215 hospital groups (called ‘trusts’; including 10 ambulance trusts) in the NHS. The actual number of hospitals is unknown, partly as it hard to define a hospital The...
10 Reasons to Visit a Walk-in or Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) If you have a medical issue that is urgent but not life-threatening, an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) or Walk-in Centre is often the fast...
10 Common Reasons to Visit a Minor Injury Unit (MIU) If you have a medical problem that isn’t a life-threatening emergency, heading straight to A&E can result in long wait times. Instead, a ...
