The time it takes to get patients from accident and emergency to a ward bed – a key indicator of hospital pressure – is at its longest ever, according to latest data from NHS England.
In October, more than 30% of people admitted to hospital from A&E had to wait more than four hours for a bed after the decision was made to admit them.
It comes as an increase from 27% the month before and from 18% in October 2019.
Meanwhile, the percentage of people being seen in A&E in less than four hours is at an all-time low – down to 74% overall.
The percentage has dropped from 75% in September and 84% in October 2019.
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