Elderly Patients Face Extended A&E Waiting Times in UK

Elderly patients in the UK are experiencing 12-hour waiting times in Accident and Emergency departments, a problem linked to a shortage of beds and inadequate social care.

29 Jul, 23:01 — 29 Jul, 23:01

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The IndependentMostly Factual34d ago

Elderly patients face 12-hour waiting times in Accident and Emergency

The Nuffield Trust said long-standing issues relating to corridor care include a low number of beds on wards, and inadequate social care outside of hospitals

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