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England’s Emergency Departments Saw Nearly Half a Million Day-Long Waits in 2025
New BMJ data show that almost 500,000 patients spent more than 24 hours in England’s Type 1 emergency departments in 2025, with experts warning that extreme waits are becoming a year-round danger.
Key Takeaways
- BMJ data show 493,751 patients spent at least 24 hours in England’s Type 1 emergency departments in 2025.
- More than 13,000 patients waited at least three days.
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