NHS England is implementing measures to reduce waiting times in urgent and emergency care, including the expansion of virtual wards, direct GP referrals to same-day emergency care, and financial incentives for hospitals to cut 12-hour emergency waits. The two-year recovery plan aims to help hospitals meet new targets and improve patient access to timely care. Integrated care boards and trusts have been encouraged to continue making progress and work towards reducing waiting times in line with NHS England’s plan for improving urgent and emergency care services.
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Hospitals are urged to increase use of virtual wards to cut admissions
