Audit – Shocking 50% more waited over 12 hours last year in NHS England than in NHS Scotland – 38 000 Scots treated faster

From BBC Breakfast this morning the above1.

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All things being equal with a population ratio of 10.6/1, the NHS Scotland figure should be around 113 000, but was only 75 1202, 66%, two thirds, 38 000 fewer.

The number waiting over 12 hours in NHS England was thus 51% higher. 38 000 as percentage of 75 120.

Nearly 40 000 in Scotland did not have to wait over 12 hours because they were not attending A&E in England.

Source:

  1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0058ttb/patients-in-england-waiting-longer-at-ae
  2. https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/healthcare-system/urgent-and-unscheduled-care/accident-and-emergency/interactive-charts/how-long-people-spend-in-ae/

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2 thoughts on “Audit – Shocking 50% more waited over 12 hours last year in NHS England than in NHS Scotland – 38 000 Scots treated faster”

  1. Perhaps a few words of praise for Dr. Jayne McLaren, Vice Chair (because it’s a UK-wide body) of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) in Scotland and her colleague Dr Fiona Hunter Vice President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) in Scotland? The otherwise entirely justified article demonstrating Scotland’s vastly superior performance in minimising A&E corridor care compared to rUK was spoiled by a few derogatory and sexist comments – especially the ‘Mrs/Dr (?)’ bit (https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/09/03/with-the-greatest-respect-mrs-dr-corridor-care-is-far-less-common-in-your-hospital/ ). Dr. Jayne McLaren was speaking in absolute terms…she wants the A&E waiting times and corridor care in Scotland reduced from 7% to zero and is pressurising politicians to prioritise the resources. And maybe getting there? Reading ‘between the lines’ (I have never met them) these doctors hold the top two positions for the RCEM in Scotland in addition to an arduous day job which allows no margin for error. Their additional roles are likely to be not only voluntary but unpaid and they will be esteemed by their colleagues. It is relatively unlikely that, as for all Scottish A&E Consultants, they do any ‘private’ work – A&E work is not profitable (watch ‘The Pitt’). They are among Our Finest!!!  Not too late for a few minor amendments to the otherwise excellent post referenced above. Talking Up Scotland’s true NHS medics!

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    1. Feel free to remove/edit both my criticisms if the original article is amended. It’s difficult to get the wording right all of the time especially when passionate about making Scotland a better place for us all 😊

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