Waiting times have increased because the method of working has been forced to change by
reduced bed availability. A&E nurses are being utilised to look after patients who should be on
wards. This reduces the number that can be made available to the minors 'stream' so slowing down
that stream as well. The acuity of care required is the variable that has changed most rapidly and
has caused the slowdown - for reasons beyond A&E's control.
Best wishes,
Rowley Cottingham
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