A&E waits of 24 hours becoming the norm, says health board chairman

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 13:07 · Archive

The chairman of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board says 24-hour waits at A&E are becoming normal.

The chairman of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has described accident and emergency departments as a 'drop-in for everyone', warning that 24-hour waits are becoming standard. He stated that 'everyone seems to be sucked into A&E' and predicted that long delays will continue as the norm until the public is better informed about other available services.

The chairman believes the issue stems from how people are currently using A&E facilities. He has called for a shift in public awareness and behaviour to direct patients towards alternative healthcare options, suggesting this is key to reducing the pressure on emergency departments and bringing waiting times back to acceptable levels.

How it is being reported

• BCUHB chairman says A&E is a ‘drop-in for everyone’ as 24-hour waits become ‘norm'North Wales Pioneer · 2 Oct, 11:14
• BCUHB chairman says A&E is a ‘drop-in for everyone’ as 24-hour waits become ‘norm'North Wales Chronicle · 2 Oct, 10:58

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