Patients in the UK could be sent to recover from surgery in private houses, in a scheme similar to that operated by UK , as part of a new CareRooms trial. The scheme, which will be piloted in Essex by startup NHS , is designed to combat bed shortages and save money. However, critics warn that it poses risks to patient safety. Hosts, who could earn 1,319 ($ 1,319 ) per month, will be required to provide meals and offer conversation. The NHS has seen a 40% rise in so-called “bedblocking” in the past year , resulting in up to 8,000 deaths the past year .
Patients in the UK could be sent to recover from surgery in private houses, in a scheme similar to that operated by Airbnb, as part of a new NHS trial. The scheme, which will be piloted in Essex by startup CareRooms, is designed to combat bed shortages and save money. However, critics warn that it poses risks to patient safety. Hosts, who could earn up to £1,000 ($1,319) per month, will be required to provide meals and offer conversation. The NHS has seen a 40% rise in so-called “bedblocking” in the past year, resulting in up to 8,000 deaths annually.