Context
The NHS saw an increase of 1 million attendances at A&E in 2019 compared to 2018, with significant variations among trusts. Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust experienced major delays during winter.
Question
Sam Tarry mentioned that his trust had a high percentage of ambulance handover delays this winter, averaging 38% over at least 30 minutes compared to the national average of 14%. He asked how the Government could explain these poor performance metrics despite fewer arrivals and highlighted the significant number of additional handover delays.
Answer from Edward Argar
The hon. Gentleman will know that the London ambulance service serves the whole of London; His trust faces increased demand and challenges during winter; The trust received £1.2 million of winter capital in 2018 to prepare for winter; St George's site is part of a 20 hospital upgrades programme including health and wellbeing centre which will ease pressures
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