Health Secretary Matt Hancock praised the "incredible fight" being put up by NHS and social care staff but said new recruits are needed to "further boost the ranks". He said letters to 65,000 NHS retirees are going out today. Professor Stephen Powis, national medical director for the NHS, said anyone returning "will make more of a difference than ever before". (Image: Getty Images)Meanwhile, NHS chiefs have dispatched 150 lorry-loads of protective kit to address complaints the gear is not going to NHS staff. While social care providers will get packages next week.

Source: Daily Mirror March 20, 2020 06:15 UTC