Speaking during a visit to County Durham, the Prime Minister pledged to fix ambulance delays and the crisis in A&E, though critics have said serious questions remain around the number of staff needed to improve NHS care.
As part of a new plan for improving urgent and emergency care, the Government has set goals that by March 2024:
- 76% of A&E patients will be dealt with in four hours. Currently, fewer than 70% are and the official target is 95%.
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