A new report highlights a rise in the number of patients treated in mixed-sex accommodation within the NHS, raising concerns about how wards and related facilities are arranged. According to the figures cited, 53,874 patients received care in mixed-sex accommodation last year. That total is more than double the 19,700 recorded in the year before the COVID-19 pandemic. The report presented by the outlet indicates that mixed-sex accommodation remains a persistent issue and that current levels are higher than those seen prior to the pandemic period. While the coverage focuses on women’s safety and risk in mixed-sex settings, the underlying data points to a broader change in how many patients are affected by accommodation mixing. The sources provided do not include further breakdowns, such as ward types, patient demographics beyond sex, or specific measures taken by hospitals in response to the findings.
Report shows increase in NHS patients treated in mixed-sex accommodation
A new report highlights a rise in the number of patients treated in mixed-sex accommodation within the NHS, raising concerns about how wards and related facilities are arranged. According to the figur...
- The number of NHS patients treated in mixed-sex accommodation is reported at 53,874 last year.
- The figure is more than double the 19,700 recorded in the year before the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The report discusses mixed-sex accommodation use in NHS wards and related accommodation.
- Coverage emphasizes concerns about the impact on women, though the shared data focus on overall patient counts.
Figures show a record 53,874 patients were treated in mixed-sex accommodation last year - more than double the 19,700 recorded in the year before the pandemic.
4 hours agoFigures show a record 53,874 patients were treated in mixed-sex accommodation last year - more than double the 19,700 recorded in the year before the pandemic.
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