Damning data shows elderly and frail more likely to face 12-hour waits in A&E

The Nuffield Trust has described findings from an NHS study as absolutely shocking, revealing that patients aged over 80 typically endure the longest waits for a bed in A&E. Elderly and frail individuals are more likely to face 12-hour waiting times. These long-standing issues regarding corridor care are attributed to a low number of ward beds and inadequate social care services available outside of hospitals, creating significant challenges for the healthcare system.