From 2014 to 2015 admissions rose by 12%. The trust has reduced its average length of stay by 7%, which has, in part, compensated for the increased admissions. Performance on the target of seeing 95% of people who attend accident and emergency departments within four hours has improved since January 2015.
Admissions increased by 12% from 2014 to 2015, while the trust reduced its average patient stay duration by 7%, partially offsetting the rise in admissions. Since January 2015, performance on seeing 95% of accident and emergency visitors within four hours has improved.