NHS heading for ‘worst ever’ flu season with winter virus peak ‘yet to come’

THE NHS is on course for one of its worst flu seasons ever, England’s medical director warned yesterday.

Professor Sir Stephen Powis said the health service is battling rising cases of winter viruses.

GettyThe NHS said emergency services are under “significant pressure”[/caption]

It comes as figures suggest 1.1million people could not get a GP appointment when they tried before Christmas.

Last year saw an increase in A&E visits for minor ailments like hiccups...