Almost 2,800 patients were admitted to public hospitals in mid-January awaiting a social care response or a place in continuing care, according to data from the Executive Directorate of the National Health Service (DE-SNS).

Almost 2,800 patients were admitted to public hospitals in mid-January awaiting a social care response or a place in continuing care, according to data from the Executive Directorate of the National Health Service (DE-SNS).