Series 7

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt services in the NHS. Series 7 focusses on the staff and patients at University Hospital Coventry.

1. 1. Episode 1

   2021-05-11 · 55m

   University Hospital Coventry fights to restore services, but with their critical care unit at capacity, a decision is taken to ration intensive care beds for major operations.

2. 2. Episode 2

   2021-05-18 · 55m

   University Hospital Coventry’s gynaecological oncology department faces rising referrals, a growing backlog and complex cases as the hospital’s theatre capacity attempts to return to normal.

3. 3. Episode 3

   2021-05-25 · 55m

   With a UK lockdown baby boom, this episode follows University Hospital Coventry’s maternity and specialist research unit as it deals with the more complex and high-risk pregnancies.

4. 4. Episode 4

   2021-06-01 · 55m

   At Coventry’s University Hospital, Critical Care is at full capacity, and two neurosurgeons must find a solution to treat both of their patients with only one bed available.

5. 5. Episode 5

   2021-06-08 · 55m

   As lockdown beings to ease, the Emergency Department at University Hospital, Coventry is experiencing a 30% increase in patients presenting with mental health concerns.

6. 6. Episode 6

   2021-06-15 · 55m

   After a year on hold, Plastic Surgery can finally tackle its backlog. But with NHS restoration funding unclear, difficult decisions must be made over the investment in robotic surgery.