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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Thomas

34,000 patients harmed over ambulance delays in June

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At least 34,000 patients are likely to have come to harm due to ambulance handover delays in June.

A report from the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives also revealed a patient waited almost 24 hours in the back of an ambulance in June, while the average time waiting was 10 hours.

The figures show a deterioration in ambulance response and handover delays in June following a small improvement in May.

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