93-year-old woman waited 10 hours on the floor for an ambulance
A BBC Health account describes a 93-year-old woman who lay on the floor for around 10 hours waiting for an ambulance to arrive. The case highlights severe pressure and response-time delays in England's emergency ambulance services. Such waits raise concerns about care for frail and elderly patients who fall at home.
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