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A&E waiting times: Rise in number waiting more than 12 hours | A&E waiting times: Rise in number waiting more than 12 hours |
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More patients had to wait over 12 hours for treatment at seven of Northern Ireland's A&E departments in January. | More patients had to wait over 12 hours for treatment at seven of Northern Ireland's A&E departments in January. |
Department of Health figures show that 380 people waited more than 12 hours, compared to 92 in the previous month. | Department of Health figures show that 380 people waited more than 12 hours, compared to 92 in the previous month. |
In January, 54,910 people went to emergency departments compared to 56,656 in December. | In January, 54,910 people went to emergency departments compared to 56,656 in December. |
The Ulster Hospital had the biggest rise in those waiting longer than 12 hours and Antrim Area Hospital had the biggest fall. | The Ulster Hospital had the biggest rise in those waiting longer than 12 hours and Antrim Area Hospital had the biggest fall. |
There was also a fall in the percentage of people seen and treated within four hours, from 73.5% in December to 71.4% in January. The target is 95%. | |
Figures released in December showed that Northern Ireland was the worst-performing region in the UK for seeing patients in emergency departments within the four-hour target. | Figures released in December showed that Northern Ireland was the worst-performing region in the UK for seeing patients in emergency departments within the four-hour target. |