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BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care

A BBC investigation has uncovered that over 52,000 patients in north-west England waited more than 24 hours for hospital admission, often receiving 'corridor care' on trolleys or chairs due to bed shortages. The Royal College of Nursing has labeled this situation a 'national emergency,' urging government action to address the crisis amid unprecedented winter demand on the NHS.

An elderly lady is wheeled along a busy hospital rridor in a wheelchair, with mask-wearing staff present

An elderly lady is wheeled along a busy hospital rridor in a wheelchair, with mask-wearing staff present

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Key Highlights

  • More than 52,000 patients waited over 24 hours for admission in 2022.
  • Patients are receiving 'corridor care' due to a lack of available beds.
  • The Royal College of Nursing has called the situation a 'national emergency.'.
  • NHS England reports the busiest winter on record for hospitals.
  • Hospitals have faced rising demand for several years.
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Sources

  1. BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care

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