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Operations could be called off as a result of extra pressure on the health service from winter-related illnesses, health chiefs have warned. | Operations could be called off as a result of extra pressure on the health service from winter-related illnesses, health chiefs have warned. |
NHS Scotland's chief executive said A&E admissions could also be diverted if there was a rise in patients with the winter vomiting virus or seasonal flu. | NHS Scotland's chief executive said A&E admissions could also be diverted if there was a rise in patients with the winter vomiting virus or seasonal flu. |
Kevin Woods admitted a global shortage of flu vaccines meant only a third had been delivered by the end of October. | Kevin Woods admitted a global shortage of flu vaccines meant only a third had been delivered by the end of October. |
However, he said plans were in place to deal with increased demand. | However, he said plans were in place to deal with increased demand. |
It was also revealed that the telephone service NHS24 is expected to take more than 12,000 calls a day at peak winter periods, at a rate of a call every two seconds. | It was also revealed that the telephone service NHS24 is expected to take more than 12,000 calls a day at peak winter periods, at a rate of a call every two seconds. |
There are bound to be issues and pressures put on some parts of our system Kevin Woods | There are bound to be issues and pressures put on some parts of our system Kevin Woods |
The figures were disclosed by Mr Woods and deputy chief medical officer Professor Peter Donnelly as they set out the NHS's plans for the winter. | The figures were disclosed by Mr Woods and deputy chief medical officer Professor Peter Donnelly as they set out the NHS's plans for the winter. |
About 1.3 million flu vaccines have been ordered this winter, 200,000 more than ever before. | About 1.3 million flu vaccines have been ordered this winter, 200,000 more than ever before. |
However, Professor Donnelly said only 32.6% of vaccines had been delivered by the end of October, with NHS Tayside, Lothian and Grampian experiencing particular delays. | However, Professor Donnelly said only 32.6% of vaccines had been delivered by the end of October, with NHS Tayside, Lothian and Grampian experiencing particular delays. |
But he insisted GPs had been made aware of potential delays as early as June and had planned accordingly. | But he insisted GPs had been made aware of potential delays as early as June and had planned accordingly. |
By the end of this month 84% of the supply will have been delivered to pharmacies and shared out to GP practices within 24 hours, he claimed. | By the end of this month 84% of the supply will have been delivered to pharmacies and shared out to GP practices within 24 hours, he claimed. |
Extra beds | Extra beds |
Mr Woods said: "There are bound to be issues and pressures put on some parts of our system, but we believe that we have anticipated that and have planned for it appropriately." | Mr Woods said: "There are bound to be issues and pressures put on some parts of our system, but we believe that we have anticipated that and have planned for it appropriately." |
This winter the NHS 24 will have a total of 761 front line staff, 28 more than last year. | |
At a local level, NHS Lothian has plans for an additional 80 staff and can provide 61 extra beds if needed. | At a local level, NHS Lothian has plans for an additional 80 staff and can provide 61 extra beds if needed. |
NHS Forth Valley has plans for about 50 extra staff and will bring an additional 13 spaces in nursing homes to relieve pressure on hospital beds. | NHS Forth Valley has plans for about 50 extra staff and will bring an additional 13 spaces in nursing homes to relieve pressure on hospital beds. |
NHS Greater Glasgow has plans for additional beds in Glasgow Royal Infirmary as well as additional opening hours for hospital pharmacies. | NHS Greater Glasgow has plans for additional beds in Glasgow Royal Infirmary as well as additional opening hours for hospital pharmacies. |
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