East Midlands Ambulance Service: Worst Handover Delays in January
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East Midlands Ambulance Service faced record-breaking handover delays in January 2026, with over 19,500 hours lost due to ambulances waiting outside emergency departments. Average handover times hit 41 minutes and 22 seconds, up from December 2025. Hospitals also experienced long waits, with patients treated in corridors due to bed shortages. However, February saw improvements, with average handover times dropping by 9 minutes. Despite ongoing winter pressures, hospitals and ambulance services are working together to free up ambulances faster.
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