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flag Over 100,000 elderly in England faced multi-day ER waits in 2024/25 due to care and staffing shortages, worsening health and safety.

flag Over 100,000 people aged 65 and older in England waited one to three days in emergency departments in 2024/25 before being admitted to a hospital ward, a 75-fold increase since 2018/19, according to Age UK. flag Many endured harsh conditions—lying on floors, lacking food or medical care, and experiencing pain and distress—leading to serious health risks and emotional trauma. flag The charity attributes delays to insufficient community care and staffing shortages, calling the situation unacceptable and urging government action. flag Despite some hospital improvements, national A&E performance continues to decline, with over 50,000 patients waiting more than 12 hours in December, threatening a key 2026 target.

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