Binge-drinkers 'turning NHS into national hangover service'

By The Newsroom

Published 31st Dec 2016, 10:54 BST

Updated 9th Jan 2017, 12:01 BST

Binge-drinkers are causing problems for the NHS.

The NHS is being transformed into the "national hangover service" as binge-drinking diverts vital resources, the head of the health service in England has said.

Simon Stevens condemned "selfish" party-goers in a stark warning as the nation geared up for one of the most alcohol-fuelled nights of the year.

The chief executive of NHS England added that the health service is already facing considerable strain from the annual spike in winter emergencies.