Four-hour accident and emergency waits rise 300% at some hospitals The number of patients waiting four or more hours at A&E has risen more than 300% at some hospitals, it has emerged.
In total, 2.2 million patients were not seen within the target time in 2015-16 - more than double the one million figure in 2013-2014.
The Royal College for Emergency Medicine (RCEM) says there is a "large and systemic problem" caused by a lack of hospital beds.
NHS England said hospitals were under pressure but continuing to cope. BBC News
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In total, 2.2 million patients were not seen within the target time in 2015-16 - more than double the one million figure in 2013-2014.
The Royal College for Emergency Medicine (RCEM) says there is a "large and systemic problem" caused by a lack of hospital beds.
NHS England said hospitals were under pressure but continuing to cope. BBC News
See also:
- Doctors warn of increasing safety risks amid hospital overcrowding The Daily Telegraph
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