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The NHS in England may suffer its worst winter in recent history if it does not receive an emergency bailout, hospital chiefs are warning.
They say the cash is needed to pay for extra staff and beds because attempts to improve finances have failed.
The government has given councils an extra £1bn for social care services, to help relieve the pressure on hospitals.
A Department of Health spokeswoman said: "The NHS has prepared for winter more this year than ever before."
But the latest figures show A&E waits and bed shortages remain "stubbornly" bad, according to NHS Providers.
The group, which represents NHS chief executives, is calling for between £200m and £350m to be made available immediately.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41030635
They say the cash is needed to pay for extra staff and beds because attempts to improve finances have failed.
The government has given councils an extra £1bn for social care services, to help relieve the pressure on hospitals.
A Department of Health spokeswoman said: "The NHS has prepared for winter more this year than ever before."
But the latest figures show A&E waits and bed shortages remain "stubbornly" bad, according to NHS Providers.
The group, which represents NHS chief executives, is calling for between £200m and £350m to be made available immediately.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41030635