New annual A&E statistics report published

17 Oct 2017 02:34 PM

The Hospital Accident and Emergency Activity, 2016-17 report combines data from NHS Digital's Hospital Episode Statistics and NHS England's A&E Attendances and Emergency Admissions Monthly Situation Reports in an extensive report into emergency care produced in collaboration by the two organisations.  

For the first time, the statistics also include a time series on the annual total of patients who have re-attended A&E within seven days. These figures are broken down by age and gender. 

Information in the report includes:

• Figures on the number of A&E attendances - broken down by department type and age.
• A&E waiting times
• The busiest periods for A&E departments. 

Provider level analysis of the figures are also available as part of this release.

Read the full report at: www.digital.nhs.uk/aande1617

Notes to editors

1. NHS Digital is the national information and technology provider for the health and care system. Our team of information analysis, technology and project management experts create, deliver and manage the crucial digital systems, services, products and standards upon which health and care professionals depend. During the 2015/16 financial year, NHS Digital published 294 statistical reports. Our vision is to harness the power of information and technology to make health and care better. NHS Digital is the new trading name for the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC). We provide 'Information and Technology for better health and care'. Find out more about our role and remit at www.digital.nhs.uk
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