'Such a difference' how specialist A&E for over 80s is transforming care

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Emergency unit at Norwich hospital has reduced ward admissions and is helping shield urgent non-Covid-19 patients
Despite concerns that some seriously ill people may be staying away from A&E because of the coronavirus crisis, Frederick Smith, 81, who has heart failure and asthma, was rushed to the emergency department at his local hospital in March because his breathlessness had reached crisis point.
Smith and his wife, Edna, who live in a bungalow on the outskirts of Norwich, had to dial 999. It was the fourth time this year. Continue reading...

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