Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 32819

Accident and Emergency Departments: Standards

Tabled: 21 February 2025

Answered: 27 February 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce overcrowding in A&E departments.

Answer

Karin Smyth

The Government recognises the pressures on the National Health Service during peak demand periods, including winter, and the impact this is having on accident and emergency waiting times.We are committed to supporting the NHS to improve accident and emerg...

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