SNP have turned A&E into dystopia of waits and pressure

Responding to new figures showing that in the week ending 13th September, 4,479 patients waited over 8 hours and 1,911 waited over 12 hours, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Adam Harley MSP said:

“A&Es across Scotland have become a dystopia of huge waits and immense pressure.

“The SNP have made 12-hour waits, which never existed when they first came to power, part and parcel of patient experience.

“Ultimately, the reason for these waits is that too many hospital beds are occupied by patients who can’t get the care package they need to return home.

“That’s why we need reform that will tackle this underlying problem, helping people leave hospital on time, freeing up bed space and getting everyone the care they need.”