Shocking FOUR times as many, per head, wait more than 12 hours in NHS England, than in NHS Scotland, Type 1 A&E departments

Professor John Robertson OBA From A&E activity: month ending 30 May 2025 published today: There were 28,382 attendances at type 1 departments in NHS Scotland (compared to 27,560 the previous week, and 26,833 weekly average for 2024).Attendances of under 4 hours 19,160 (67.5%) of type 1 attendances were seen and resulted in a subsequent admission, transfer or discharge within 4 hours (compared to 18,367 (66.6%) the previous week, and 17,357 (64.7%) weekly average for 2024).Attendances of over 8 hours 2,852 (10%) patients spent more than 8 hours in a type 1 Department (compared to 3,108 (11.3%) the previous week, and … Continue reading Shocking FOUR times as many, per head, wait more than 12 hours in NHS England, than in NHS Scotland, Type 1 A&E departments