Emergency Departments Overwhelmed: 3x Increase in Untreated Patients
Update: 2025-12-03
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New figures reveal a staggering increase in patients leaving Englands emergency departments untreated, with over 320,000 individuals walking out in Q3 of 2025, a threefold rise from 2019. Soaring demand and long wait times are driving this trend, with patients leaving in frustration. The Royal College of Nursing highlights a 90-fold increase in patients waiting over 12 hours. Professor Nicola Ranger warns of a broken system, citing insufficient primary and community care services. Meanwhile, a LaingBuisson report suggests NHS pressures could worsen due to economic concerns and rising cost of living, with fewer patients able to afford private treatment. The Department of Health and Social Care acknowledges the issue, investing £450m to expand same-day and urgent care services.
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