English hospitals make emergency plans amid winter power loss fears

Exclusive: NHS trusts increasing fuel stocks and putting staff on standby to postpone operations, FoI reveals

English hospitals have increased emergency fuel supplies and put staff on standby to postpone operations and switch off X-ray scanners amid heightened concerns over energy provision this winter.

NHS hospital trusts across England have put their power plans under the microscope as they look to protect patients from potential outages for lifesaving equipment.