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Story summary
- The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) reports violence against NHS staff rose from 91,175 incidents in 2022-23 to 104,079 in 2024-25.
- A personal account of visiting an A&E department describes a calm atmosphere, contrasting with expectations of chaos.
- NHS waiting times have improved slightly, but 26.1% of patients still wait over four hours.
- Ipsos's report notes worsening public perception driven by stagnant living standards and declining services, signaling political pressure.
