Elderly Patients Left in the Lurch: A System in Crisis The reality of 12 hour waiting times for elderly patients in Accident and Emergency departments highlights the NHS's deepening crisis.
The Nuffield Trust's analysis of corridor care has exposed the uncomfortable truth that our health system is failing those who need it most.
Data shows that over 40% of patients aged 81 and above face waits exceeding 12 hours, with certain health conditions being more likely to lead to these long delays.