Patient flow
Councils are discussing A&E capacity and patient flow improvements, with significant funding secured for hospital rebuilds and performance enhancements.
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust secured £42 million in October 2026 for a complete rebuild of Queen's Hospital's Accident and Emergency department, which was designed for 300 patients but often sees over double that number. Construction is expected to begin in the coming months. The Barking and Dagenham Health Scrutiny Committee discussed patient flow, the movement of patients through a healthcare system, overcrowding, and elective care backlogs at the Trust in October 2026.
Barts Health NHS Trust reported improved Accident and Emergency performance in July 2026, with the Royal London Hospital achieving a 78% four-hour standard in March 2026. This achievement led to the trust securing national funding to enhance patient care, as presented to the Tower Hamlets Health and Adult Scrutiny Sub Committee in July 2026.
Key facts
- Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust secured £42 million for a rebuild of Queen's Hospital A&E in October 2026. Source
- Queen's Hospital A&E was designed for 300 patients a day but frequently sees over double that number. Source
- Barts Health NHS Trust reported the Royal London Hospital achieved 78% four-hour standard performance in A&E in March 2026. Source
- Barts Health NHS Trust secured national funding to enhance patient care following improved A&E performance. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 22 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.