NHS Nightingale Hospital Harrogate Opening - Interview Dr Yvette Oade, Chief Medical Officer

The transcript discusses the rapid establishment of NHS Nightingale in Yorkshire and Humber, highlighting the achievement of building and equipping the hospital in just 20 days. It emphasizes the hospital's role as a backup facility for COVID-19 patients requiring respiratory support. Currently, there is no immediate need for patients to be admitted as existing hospitals are coping well. However, the hospital remains ready for potential future needs, such as a second COVID-19 peak. The importance of having backup facilities is underscored, especially in light of issues like oxygen supply shortages in some hospitals.

What concerns are raised about the oxygen supply in hospitals across the country?

Why is it important to have a backup plan for NHS hospitals as mentioned in the text?