NHS England data shows 54,532 people waited longer than 12 hours in December – the highest total in records dating back to 2010
The number of people waiting more than 12 hours in A&E departments in England from a decision to admit to actually being admitted has risen above 50,000 for the first time.
New NHS England data shows that 54,532 people waited longer than 12 hours in December, up 44.1% from 37,837 in November and the highest total in records dating back to August 2010.
