Seven Health Trusts spent £34.3 million on agency staff (Source of course L.Dcrats)
A Department of Health spokesman said:
"Spending on Agency Staff clearly had an impact on Trust Finances"
Trust Finances, two words that "clearly" do not rub along together.
Last year 161,000 operations were abandoned for reasons soon to be discussed here.
A and E queues look set to be reduced by asking patients to phone a call centre first.
Operator: Hello NHS Accident and Emergency, can I help?
Aspiring Casualty: uurrrgghhh......oooohhh.......gasp.
Operator: Thank you, can you answer the following questions on your family history?
Aspiring Casualty: wheeeze ....choke.....
Operator: I see, Postcode and House number please?
Expiring Casualty: ((croak!))
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