Depth of NHS crisis is revealed by coroners’ courts reports

Shortages of specialists and ambulance crews, and long waiting times, have contributed to dozens of deaths in England and Wales

NHS waiting times, staff shortages and service backlogs have been flagged as concerns in relation to dozens of patient deaths across England and Wales since the start of last year, the Observer can reveal, with coroners facing a succession of inquests concerning ambulance delays.

Coroners issue prevention of future deaths reports (PFDs) when they believe preventive action should be taken, and send them to relevant individuals or organisations, which are expected to respond.

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