Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 September 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Accident and Emergency Departments: Standards

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Accident and Emergency corridor care on patients aged 80 years and over.

Answer: The specific information requested by the Hon. Member is not centrally held, but we recognise that older people, particularly those living with frailty or other complex needs, can be particularly vulnerable to the risks associated with prolonged waits, overcrowding and receiving care in inappropriate environments. On the action we are taking as a result, I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 16 July in response to Question 17438.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 26543
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Hospitals: Standards
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons; Health Services: Older People
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Older people Standards Accident and emergency departments
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk