Tag #Emergency Care Delays

What is the extent of 12-hour or longer waits for emergency treatment in UK hospitals, and which trusts are most severely affected?

One in three patients in some UK hospitals face 12-hour waits for emergency treatment, far exceeding official estimates. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust had the highest rate (nearly 30 percent), while Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust had the lowest (0.4 percent). This signifies a severe crisis in emergency care.