Record 420,000 patients in England had ‘more than 12 hour wait’ in A&E last year

Latest NHS England figures reveal 20% increase in lengthy delays compared with 2022

A record 420,000 patients had to wait more than 12 hours in A&E last year, analysis has shown.

The latest NHS England figures revealed a 20% increase on 2022 in people facing lengthy delays after a decision to admit them to hospital from the emergency department.