Cold snap expected to worsen NHS winter crisis, doctors warn

NHS England warns that ‘freezing conditions’ will increase pressure on hospitals, which are already strugglingA cold snap is expected to worsen the NHS winter crisis for several days from this weekend, doctors are warning.NHS England says “freezing conditions” are expected to add to the difficulties facing hospitals, which have been struggling for weeks to keep up with a seasonal surge in demand.Related: What will it take for the government to confront pressures on the NH