1 in 11 patients in A&E spending 12-hours or more in A&Es in Northern Ireland

Data published today by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland showed in September 2020 in Type 1 Emergency Departments, a total of 4,212 patients spent 12 hours or more before being admitted, this is nearly 9% of all Type 1 ED attendances, or equal to 1 in 11 patients.