Almost 600 Deaths Linked to Lengthy A&E Waits in Scotland, New Analysis Claims

Almost 600 deaths linked to lengthy A&E waits in Scotland, new analysis claims

New Scottish Liberal Democrat analysis estimates 597 excess deaths associated with lengthy A&E waits in Scotland during the first eight months of 2026.

Almost 600 deaths linked to 'lethal' A&E waits in Scotland this year

The Liberal Democrats said problems in Scotland’s healthcare system had ‘exploded during the SNP’s time in charge’

Long waits at emergency departments ‘linked to 600 extra deaths’

The Lib Dems said there has been a steep rise in the figures compared with 10 years ago.