Croydon Hospital's Damning Inspection over 60 Hour Waits

Croydon hospital's damning inspection over 60 hour waits

The hospital's medical and A&E departments were found to be overcrowded, leading to long wait times.

Croydon hospital ‘requires improvement’ with 'dangerously long delays in care'

Patients at Croydon University Hospital (CUH) faced dangerously long delays in care, with some waiting over 60 hours in A&E before being…

Croydon University Hospital has again been rated ‘requires improvement’ by the Care Quality Commission

Inspectors found long waits in A&E, with some patients stuck for over 60 hours, and others being treated in corridors. Staff kindness and leadership have improved, but overcrowding, discharge delays, and safety issues persist. The CQC says more progress is needed and will continue to monitor the hospital.