Ambulance wait figures outside hospitals in England highest for five years

More than 150,000 people waited in ambulances for at least half an hour this winter to date

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More than 150,000 people have waited in an ambulance for at least half an hour to be admitted to hospital in England this winter to date, higher than at any time in the past five years.

NHS England figures published Wednesday morning show that one-in five patients have waited 30 minutes or more in ambulances before being admitted in the first nine weeks of winter.

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isototo
isototo
1 year ago

Your article helped me see this issue from a new perspective. It’s always refreshing to have my views challenged and expanded.

isototo
isototo
1 year ago

Thank you for shedding light on this important issue. It’s time we start having more open and honest conversations about it.

paus4d
paus4d
11 months ago

You have a talent for writing and communicating your ideas effectively. This is a great article.