NHS & respiratory
Assessed by an AI model against this signal's rubric. Describes conditions; not a forecast or advice.
NormalWorseningFlu low, RSV at baseline (wk 43)
Flu, COVID and RSV at low or baseline levels; flu usually rises in November
Why it's at this level
UKHSA's 29 Oct update (week 43) showed flu stable at low levels (6.6% positivity), COVID low and falling (8.3%), and RSV rising but at baseline. UKHSA notes flu usually picks up in November; the next update is due 5 Nov. Resident doctors in England strike from 14 to 19 Nov.
What this means for you
If eligible, get your flu and COVID vaccines before winter. Use NHS 111 for urgent but non-emergency care.
Why it matters
Winter respiratory waves and NHS capacity directly affect access to care for everyone in the UK.
What moves it
Flu, COVID, RSV, norovirus, staffing, strikes.
Status at each of the last 2 checks
How it's rated
Alert
High or very high flu activity nationally, or widespread critical incidents.
Watch
Respiratory activity above baseline and rising, or several trusts in critical incidents.
Normal
Respiratory activity at baseline and no widespread critical incidents.