Health · 11 June 2026
Almost 3,000 patients get corridor care daily
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The new figures show almost 3,000 people in England are being treated in hospital corridors every day, revealing a "national scandal". NHS England published the data for May, showing patients are cared for in inappropriate places like A&E corridors, cupboards, or even car parks. This includes 2,241 patients a day in A&E, with another 669 in other unsuitable areas.
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