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flag An 18% of UK emergency patients treated in non-standard areas during March 2025 due to systemic pressures, despite national rules and risks.

flag A major UK study reveals that 18% of emergency department patients were treated in non-standard areas like corridors and waiting rooms during a 10-day period in March 2025, with nearly all emergency departments reporting such practices despite national guidance prohibiting them. flag The issue, described as endemic, is driven by systemic pressures including bed shortages and underfunding, with vulnerable patients—especially children and those with mental health needs—often treated in unsuitable spaces. flag Experts warn of serious safety risks, linking delays of 8–12 hours to increased mortality. flag Despite government pledges to end the practice, the crisis persists year-round, highlighting deep-rooted challenges in the NHS.

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