A&E remains a concern at Coventry acute trust

Board papers said that action was taken in January, but “in terms of relative performance with other in the midlands and east region the trust’s performance is third from bottom.

Last minute cancellation of operations increased significantly in January, with 92 instances, from December, when there were 47.

“Analysis of the reason for cancellation is bed availability”, it said.

Further work was being done to improve the efficiency of discharge, as it should be noted that discharges before midday remain at below 20 per cent.