
Hospital
The day-to-day realities staff in Britain's National Health Service face in the midst of unprecedented demand for its services.
- 2017-2022
- 7 seasons
- Documentary
The day-to-day realities staff in Britain's National Health Service face in the midst of unprecedented demand for its services.
Season 7 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2021 - 2022
Episode 1
Episode #7.1
59 mins
University Hospital Coventry fights to restore services disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, but with their critical care unit at capacity, a decision is taken to ration intensive care beds for major operations.
Episode 2
Episode #7.2
59 mins
The gynaecological oncology department at University Hospital Coventry faces rising referrals, a growing backlog and complex cases as the hospital's operating theatre capacity attempts to return to normal.
Episode 3
Episode #7.3
59 mins
This edition focuses on the lockdown 'baby boom', which has caused births to rise by 11% nationally. As a result, the hospital's maternity unit is busier than ever but so is the miscarriage research centre.
Episode 4
Episode #7.4
59 mins
At University Hospital Coventry two neurosurgeons must find a solution to treat both their urgent patients with only one bed available.
Episode 5
Episode #7.5
58 mins
University Hospital Coventry's emergency department is experiencing a 30% increase in patients presenting with mental health concerns. Orthopedic surgeries are now done at a facility in Rugby.
Episode 6
Episode #7.6
59 mins
After a year on hold, the plastic surgery department at University Hospital Coventry can finally tackle its backlog.
Episode 7
Road to Recovery
The Royal Free London implements its recovery program and tackles the longest waiting lists in NHS history. Filmed in 2022 we follow the emotional journeys of patients starting to receive long-awaited surgeries and staff who treat them.