But thats only one hospital. I know for a fact Sunderland's ICU is almost completely full, thats from seeing ST hospital trust data.
Routine ops and appointments are still going ahead, I know that for a fact as I've driven two people there in the week before Christmas and know 3 others who have been. My daughter had a 6 month check up for something not life threatening on Christmas Eve. Thats in Sunderland Royal. I know the same can't be said for every hospital in the country, but you seem to be saying because your local one is doing xxx then every hospital in the country is the same. It was only just before Christmas North Tees were saying they were getting close to capacity and they were going to have to start cancelling routine ops and appointments, so they were obviously still doing them.
What I will say though is, every time I've been it's looked empty. Easy to park, straight in and out. But they are strict on appointment times, no one is allowed in with you and no visiting. Thats why it looks empty, not that there are no patients.
So you think the hundreds of posts by nurses, doctors and surgeons are all lies when they are saying they have no beds left? The photos of ambulances queuing up outside hospitals are set up?
My New Year will be the same as it has been the last few years, quiet with El

too old for partying now, plus, never particularly liked going out NYE when I was younger, enjoyed Christmas much more