Latest NHS figures have painted a concerning picture as A&Es continue to feel the pressure as there are long waits for beds and ambulances.
This week, all 10 ambulance services across England were put at the highest alert level as they say they're struggling to effectively meet demand. At the same time, the UK Health Security Agency declared a Level 3 heat-health alert for the majority of the country warning of the increased risk to health which is likely to increase the demand for NHS services.
At hospital trusts across Merseyside, 173 people waited more than 12 hours in A&E for a ward bed, after a decision to admit was taken, up from 93 in May. That’s compared to just 7 in June 2021.
