Worcestershire hospitals see only 54% of patients within four hours, far below the NHS target.

Worcestershire's hospitals are struggling to meet the NHS target of seeing 95% of patients within four hours in emergency departments, achieving only 54% in November. This is despite the NHS lowering its target to 78% due to high demand. The hospitals have seen a 7% increase in patient numbers, with 95% of beds occupied in early December. The trust advises using NHS 111 for urgent care and reserving A&E for life-threatening emergencies.

December 15, 2024
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