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Thousands of patients waiting over 24 hours in A&E corridor care

Thousands of patients waiting over 24 hours in A&E corridor care

Thousands of patients in England are experiencing prolonged delays and receiving clinical care in public corridors due to severe bed shortages.

NHS ·22 Oct 2026, 13:42 ·Owen Patel 4 min read