Christmas bubbles must not lead to the NHS paying the price at the busiest time of year

Responding to the government's announcement of forming Christmas bubbles with friends and family, NHS Providers deputy chief executive Saffron Cordery said:

"We completely understand that many families will want to be able to get together over the festive break, particularly at the end of such a difficult year. But relaxing of social distancing will inevitably carry a price for an already overstretched and busy NHS