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Huge rise in number of people in England’s A&Es for coughs or hiccups

todayDecember 31, 2025

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Lack of prompt access to primary care blamed for rise in hospital cases of minor ailments including blocked noses

Millions of people are turning to A&E departments in England for minor ailments including coughs, blocked noses and hiccups, according to data that health leaders say lays bare a failure to give patients prompt access to primary care.

Emergency wards are designed for serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies only. But many are becoming swamped with patients whose health concerns should be dealt with elsewhere, including a near tenfold increase in people seeking help for a cough.

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Source: www.theguardian.com

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