New low in A&E performance shows NHS needs urgent treatment

Commenting on latest NHS England performance data published today (Thursday), UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said:
“The NHS is under intense strain and crying out for emergency treatment of its own.
“Sick and injured people face unbearable waiting times, often on trolleys in hospital corridors and ambulances are in lengthy queues to hand over patients.
“And this is the picture in a mild winter. The impact of a cold snap would bring the system to its knees.
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