Emergency Doctors Warn of NHS Winter Crisis

Emergency doctors in the UK are raising alarms over the impending winter crisis in Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments, as a survey reveals that 94% believe patients are at risk due to current conditions. A staggering 83% of these clinicians reported treating patients in corridors, while over half have had patients waiting in ambulances outside hospitals. Dr. Adrian Boyle, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM), expressed deep concerns about patient safety and the lack of government investment to address these challenges. The survey indicates that 87% of doctors lack confidence in their departments' ability to cope this winter, with many feeling less prepared than last year. Health service leaders are calling for urgent funding and resources to prevent further harm, as last month saw over 162,000 patients waiting over 12 hours for treatment. Critics argue that systemic neglect of the NHS is leading to deteriorating conditions for both patients and staff, highlighting the urgent need for government action.