Why is this winter particularly bad for the NHS? – What You Need to Know

Extra pressure, critical incidents, high demand. All things we are used to hearing when winter hits the NHS.

The government plans to cut waiting times for non-urgent treatment but some say it’s avoiding the current crisis in emergency care.

Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry tells Mary Nightingale what you need to know…

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