Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 39604

Accident and Emergency Departments: Standards

Tabled: 19 March 2025
Answered: 27 March 2025
Named Day

Question

Dr Simon Opher

LabourStroud

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to publish guidance on the use of temporary care environments before the publication of the urgent and emergency care plan.

Answer

Karin Smyth
The Government recognises that long waits in accident and emergency departments are unacceptable and lead to worse patient outcomes. Patients should expect and receive the highest standard of service, and we are determined to tackle the issue of corridor ...

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