New Public Health Scotland figures show that in the week ending July 14, only 65.5 per cent of the 25,118 patients were seen and either admitted, transferred or discharged within four hours.
One in three Scots waited more than four hours to be seen in accident and emergency earlier this month.
Health Secretary Neil Gray accepted that “performance remains below the level we all wish to see” in accident and emergency departments. Gray said: “Services are facing sustained pressure and this is not unique to Scotland – with similar challenges being felt right across the UK.” “Every week lives are being put at risk with thousands of patients being left waiting hours on end for urgent care.The Labour MSP said: “The SNP must get a grip of this crisis and bring A&E performance back up to standard – starting by tackling delayed discharge and properly supporting fantastic NHS staff.”
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