NHS launches 'war game' as it prepares for 'multiple virus outbreaks'

The NHS is running “war game” exercises to ensure it is ready for winter, officials have said. Winter is a notoriously busy time for the NHS as it deals with a rise in Covid, flu and other respiratory illnesses. Recent winter periods have been plagued with reports of long A&E waits, an increase in corridor care and ambulances queuing outside hospitals.

Officials said that the service is predicting “another pressured winter” after figures suggest 2025 is on track to be the busiest on record for A&Es and ambulance services. The health service has announced it is ramping up its preparedness for winter throughout September.

NHS England said local leaders will be testing the robustness of their plans with scenario exe

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