"The number of patients in London having to wait more than 12 hours for emergency care has soared by a third in two months - amid warnings the NHS faces a historic crisis this winter. Over 452,000 people across England waited 12 hours or more for a bed from January to October, an all-time high figure and 34,000 higher than the same period last year."
"The London Ambulance Service (LAS) has reported its three busiest days of 2025 in a row, with a 20% increase including more calls from people with viral infections and respiratory illnesses. Experts have predicted the worst flu season for a decade, fuelled by a new variant, while NHS figures show that fewer than half of eligible Londoners have had the free flu vaccine this season."
Patients in London waiting more than 12 hours for emergency care have increased sharply, reaching 9,577 cases in October compared with 7,119 in August. Across England, more than 452,000 people waited 12 hours or more for a bed from January to October, the highest on record and 34,000 above last year. An early and severe flu season, driven by a new variant, and low vaccine uptake among eligible Londoners are contributing to pressure on beds and ambulance services. The London Ambulance Service reported its three busiest consecutive days of 2025, with call volumes about 20% higher than typical busy days. Officials cite accelerated winter preparations and a £450 million Urgent and Emergency Care Plan, while calls for extra hospital and care home beds have been made.
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