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The documentary investigates the state of the NHS through the experiences of an undercover reporter, Robbie Boyd, who works in the A&E Department of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The film reveals the severe overcrowding and long waiting times that have led to deaths being three times the national average in winter 2022. Boyd's firsthand account shows the neglect of vulnerable patients, with some left in corridors and others waiting for urgent care for over 24 hours.
The film serves as a warning to the incoming government about the urgent need for reform in emergency care. It emphasizes the year-round crisis in the NHS, with calls for increased hospital capacity and better integration with social care. Boyd's experiences illustrate the chaos and risk present in the A&E, underscoring the critical situation facing healthcare in England in 2024.
Why Watch
- •See the overcrowding crisis in Royal Shrewsbury A&E.
- •Find out how long patients wait for urgent care.
- •Meet Robbie Boyd as he goes undercover in the NHS.
Did You Know
•In winter 2022, deaths in the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital A&E hit three times the national average.
•A woman with a suspected stroke waited almost 24 hours for care in the A&E.
•Robbie Boyd worked undercover for 10 days before starting his shift as a healthcare assistant.
•The Care Quality Commission demanded action to stop patients from being put at risk due to overcrowding.
Perfect For
NHS reform advocatesHealthcare professionalsPolitical enthusiasts