Cooper prioritizes ending corridor care for children, pledges £140m

Summary

Health Secretary Yvette Cooper says ending corridor care for children will be a priority and has announced £140m for England’s urgent care system ahead of winter. She warned that the NHS faces a more challenging winter than normal; The Guardian reports the money will support ambulances and A&E upgrades and that the NHS has been preparing for seasonal illnesses since July.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   17 Oct 2026, 23:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Cooper pledged £140m for urgent care, including ambulances and A&E upgrades, and warned of a more challenging winter than normal after the NHS began preparing for seasonal illnesses in July.

2. BBC

   18 Oct 2026, 12:09 UTCSource ↗

   The BBC reports that Cooper said ending corridor care for children would be a priority and announced £140m for England’s urgent care system ahead of winter.