Very well written piece. I've seen many patients 'stuck' on wards. It's heartbreaking to see many deteriorate. We do our best but as caring humans there is a limit to our resilience.
For those who don't fully understand what is up with the NHS, here is a thread for you that might help.
I'm a consultant physician working as a doctor in the NHS in Yorkshire and Wales for 32 years now. I have experienced the NHS at its best (2008) and its worst (2022).