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flag New South Wales’ health system faces a crisis with record ER crowding and delays due to aged care and disability placement shortages.

flag New South Wales’ public health system is under severe strain, with record emergency department attendances and ambulance volumes in late 2025, particularly in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region. flag Patients are spending longer in emergency departments—averaging over five hours—and many wait over 20 hours to leave, with one in ten needing more than 30 hours for a hospital bed. flag Delays in discharging patients due to a shortage of aged care and NDIS placements are contributing to overcrowding, while hospital stays have reached record highs. flag Though some improvements in surgery wait times and elective procedures are noted, officials cite sustained demand, an ageing population, and complex cases as key pressures. flag Health Minister Ryan Park acknowledged the crisis, emphasizing the need for federal support in aged care and disability services.

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