StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: NHS England

Meeting the "4hrs" target seems to out of reach at the moment. But the solution is very complex. I suspect the main drop was related to Covid-19 & the consequences of the Pandemic, such as "long covid". The "throughput" is probably not really recovering due to "bed-blocking" [where a bed is unavailable due to being unable to safely discharge the current occupant - often an elderly person that lives alone] and many minor injuries etc that ought to be dealt with by primary care ie GP/pharmacy [try getting a GP appointment !] Also many "First Aiders" out of an abundance of caution will suggest to a casualty that visiting A&E would be a sensible precaution [I know I do give this advice when the local pharmacy / GP are inaccessible] ... . Not my Image : fair use & public information

As caption - NHS England's reported vaccination rates for the over 80s cohort, to the 21st January 2021. Actual vaccination delivered is not stated (will be either Pfzier or AstraZeneca) There are some significant regional variations, there have been discussions as to the causes of these. Suggestions include - access to vaccination hubs, low take-up from BAME groups and difficulties with organising vaccine supplies. Not My Image : Fair Use & public information.