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A&E corridor care crisis: Patients aged 65 or over waited on trolleys for three days, says report
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A&E corridor care crisis: Patients aged over 65 waited on trolleys for three days, says report

Age UK obtained these details via a Freedom of Information request about unplanned attendances at major A&E departments

NHS waiting lists for November lowest in 15 years
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NHS waiting list for November sees second biggest drop in 15 years

The launching of the Elective Reform Plan nearly a year ago has led to the creation of more evening and weekend clinics

Corridor care happens throughout the year: HSSIB
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Corridor care happens throughout the year: HSSIB

The risks include difficulty in monitoring patients, insufficient staff, infection risk, a lack of piped oxygen and suction, and compromised response to medical and fire emergencies

NHS rolls out 500 ambulances to cope with winter pressure
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NHS rolls out 500 ambulances to cope with winter pressure

The new double crew ambulances will replace the old ones ensuring faster response

Top doctor says corridor care normalised, calls for drastic measures
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Top doctor says corridor care normalised, calls for drastic measures

RCEM president Dr Ian Higginson says the problem is “fixable” if the government shows political will

Hospitals using AI to reduce A&E waiting times
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Hospitals using AI to reduce A&E waiting times

The A&E demand forecasting tool is developed as part of the government’s AI Exemplars programme

A&E sends patients with common illnesses to high street robot-driven pharmacies
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A&E sends patients with common illnesses to high street robot-driven pharmacies

Pharmacies are using robots to dispense medicines, while pharmacists consult and treat patients

Public urged to use the right NHS service as pressure intensifies
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Public urged to use the right NHS service as pressure intensifies

Health leaders urges the public to utilise the right place for care