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flag In January 2026, England's emergency departments hit a record 71,517 patients waiting over 12 hours, highlighting severe strain despite progress in routine care.

flag In January 2026, England's NHS recorded a new high of 71,517 patients waiting over 12 hours in emergency departments—up from 50,775 in December—reflecting severe strain on emergency care. flag Despite a decline in the overall elective treatment waiting list to 7.29 million, driven by record care delivery and government investments, concerns persist over patient safety, with reports of patients left on broken beds in dark corridors for up to 24 hours. flag While 72.5% of A&E patients were processed within four hours—below the 78% target—progress in routine care has been offset by worsening emergency delays, staff shortages, and ongoing pressures from record demand and ambulance incidents.

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