SaralnamaCorridor care in NHS England has become a year-round crisis. About 74,150 patients waited 12+ hours on trolleys in June and July 2025. This situation was rare 10 years ago. A&E visits in these months rose 15% since 2015 to 2.9 million. In June 2025, 7.2% of A&E patients waited 12+ hours for admission. Some hospitals saw even higher rates. Experts warn of a 'permacrisis' in the NHS. They call for urgent measures like increasing vaccine uptake and expanding pharmacy access. The government claims A&E waits are improving despite increased demand. They've invested ₹4,500 crore to expand emergency care facilities. (Updated 1 Sep 2025, 06:56 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Corridor care in NHS England has become a year-round crisis
- About 74,150 patients waited 12+ hours on trolleys in June and July 2025
- This situation was rare 10 years ago