More than 250 NHS patients a week are thought to have died needlessly because of lengthy waits in A&E, a new study suggests. Calculations by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) found that many critical patients are being left waiting far too long for a hospital bed, despite government pledges to improve performance. The RCEM estimates that, in 2023, an average of 268 extra deaths occurred each week due to delays, totaling nearly 14,000 excess deaths. The NHS has been experiencing record waiting lists, with nearly 30% of patients waiting four hours or longer in A&E in March. Charities warn of late diagnoses and critical conditions requiring urgent help. The Liberal Democrats have criticized the government’s handling of the NHS, highlighting the devastating consequences of prolonged waiting times. Urgent intervention is needed to address these avoidable delays and prevent further harm to patients.
NHS Study: Over 250 Patients Per Week Die from A&E Delays, UK
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