A&E deaths higher on Mondays, longer waits, staffing issues weekends

independent.co.uk

The number of patients dying in A&E on Mondays is 25% higher than any other day, with an average of 126 deaths per Monday between 2020-2023. On Saturdays, the average drops to 90 deaths. A&E waiting times peak on Mondays, with 9,300 patients waiting over 12 hours. The NHS struggles with discharges and staffing over weekends, leading to bottlenecks and increased risks.


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