More than 60,000 patients waiting 12 hours in A&E in January
Thursday, 13 February 2025 The number of patients waiting for 12 hours in A&E after a decision has been made to admit them - known as a "trolley-wait" - rose above 60,000 for the first time in January.
Nurses are being punched, spat at and threatened with weapons by patients who are not prone to violence but are becoming angry after long waits in A&E. Sky News