The UK government is under growing pressure over what's being called a 'winter crisis' in its National Health Service.
NHS organisations in England are delaying as many as 55 000 non-urgent operations and procedures until the end of the month.
And hospitals are being urged to delay routine outpatient appointments so emergency care can be prioritised.
The NHS has seen huge demand for services over the Christmas and New Year period, partly because of patients with winter vomiting bugs and flu.
But the opposition Labour Party says it's partly as a result of a lack of funding from the government.
Dr Keith Willett of NHS England says it's a difficult time of year.
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NHS organisations in England are delaying as many as 55 000 non-urgent operations and procedures until the end of the month.
And hospitals are being urged to delay routine outpatient appointments so emergency care can be prioritised.
The NHS has seen huge demand for services over the Christmas and New Year period, partly because of patients with winter vomiting bugs and flu.
But the opposition Labour Party says it's partly as a result of a lack of funding from the government.
Dr Keith Willett of NHS England says it's a difficult time of year.
IN: "It is…
OUT: …previously."
DUR: 15 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0103nhs-willett1.mp3