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<p>The most common cause of unplanned admissions from the most recent data available
(2018/19) was for those with primary diagnosis of diseases of the digestive system.</p><p>As
part of the NHS Long Term Plan there are five workstreams that underpin the Urgent
and Emergency Care reform programme. As part of this programme steps taken to reduce
the need for admissions have included Same Day Emergency Care which has increased
the proportion of people who are not admitted overnight in an emergency. In addition
NHS 111 has been enhanced, so that over 50% of people calling the service receive
a clinical assessment over the phone and can be offered immediate clinical advice
or be referred to the right clinician for a face to face consultation, thereby reducing
the need for hospital admissions.</p><p> </p>
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