More than 1,000 people had to wait over 12 hours in A&E in Merseyside in October, latest figures show.
As accident and emergency departments across the country are reportedly extremely busy, the NHS says it is a "really challenging time". As we continue to feel the ongoing impact of the pandemic as well as winter viruses and infections, there are reports of 12 hour delays.
According to data released by the NHS, a total of 92,362 people attended Accident & Emergency departments across the Merseyside region in October. Some 1,493 of those had to wait over 12 hours before being admitted to a ward bed.
