Hospitals across Liverpool are experiencing a significant strain due to a soaring increase in alcohol-related admissions over the past year. According to data from Liverpool Council, nearly 5,000 individuals were admitted to city hospitals for alcohol-related issues in the last 12 months, a figure that is over 80% higher than the national average. This surge is exacerbating existing challenges within the NHS, including issues related to homelessness, mental health, and a shortage of social care beds.

The escalating number of alcohol-related admissions is placing additional pressure on already stretched hospital resources. The situation underscores the broader healthcare crisis in the region, where converging factors make it increasingly difficult to discharge patients and free up hospital beds. Officials are grappling with how to manage this growing public health concern while ensuring adequate care for all patients.

Source: Liverpool Echo