Evening briefing: Left shift: Reducing avoidable hospital stays

Evening briefing: Left shift: Reducing avoidable hospital stays

Thursday, October 9, 2025 5:40 PM to 6:20 PM · 40 min. (Europe/London)
Prince of Wales Suite
Evening Briefing

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In leading integrated health systems globally, over 65s spend 40% fewer days in hospital than is the case in the English NHS. Why is that, and what would it take to deliver similar results here?

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