The standard of care in our Emergency Departments is not what we wish it to be. We have raised our concerns to the highest level. The sickest will be seen first, for others the waits will be long. No patient should have to wait in an ambulance to access care. #crowdingkills

Exactly Andrew, it never was an ED problem! ‘Exit Block’ is a whole system issue and until it’s addressed, ED’s will continue to face extreme challenges in trying to deliver clinically effective care. @VP_NI_RCEM Emergency Nurses NI Emergency Care Association (ECA) Adrian Boyle The RCN RCN Northern Ireland