TomNorton commented Nottingham hospitals deficit hits £47m

Nottingham's hospitals deficit soared to more than £47 million in the space of one year and there's more costs on the way. In its end-of-year deficit report, Nottingham University Hospitals Trust's deficit went up to £47.2 million, with the main reasons behind costs including agency staff and penalties for A&E performance. The trust, which runs the Queen's Medical Centre and the City Hospital, said it plans to make savings of £41.3 million including reducing reliance...