Improving fluid intake

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) have become a growing concern for the NHS and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), prompting them to launch a new awareness campaign aimed at reducing hospital admissions. 

Recent data shows that between 2018-19 and 2022-23, UTIs caused over 1.8 million hospital admissions, most of which involved patients aged 65 and older. 

Although UTIs are a year-round concern, clinical leaders are reminding people, particularly those aged 65 and older and carers, about the precautions they can take to reduce their chances of getting the harmful infection as the NHS prepares for another busy winter. Read more here.