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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.
The figure was 80.5% - the target is 95%.