The Health service journal
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Many NHS staff feel that they are unable to put their values into action because of the constraints on the service. They want a working environment where trust is possible and mistakes can be made without retribution. The reality is often bullying and attempts at innovation being met with reproach.
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The relationship between increased emergency admissions and longer waiting lists in winter has not been proven. Waiting lists are more likely to be affected by patterns of elective work than emergency admissions. Slowdown in elective work in summer is at the root of winter problems.