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5hr Wait to see a Dr with sick child - how are we at this point

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IAmADancer · 19/01/2026 23:15

Just that really. Called 111 as my DD is poorly, very high temp, vomiting, lethargic, can’t put chin to her neck as it hurts. Was told she had to attend A&E.

She is currently sat on a plastic chair, looking horrendously pale and feeling so unwell. Seen the nurse and been told it’s a 5 hr wait for a dr.

Why do we accept this as the norm, it’s awful. I feel so frustrated that this is the best we can expect and that a small child who is obviously poorly is left to wait this long

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HellsBells13 · 19/01/2026 23:22

No, this is not acceptable but, this is how the NHS has reduced. I hope your baby is seen quickly.x

IAmADancer · 19/01/2026 23:21

@Xmasbaby11 yes children’s A&E. Cannot believe it’s a Monday night and a 5 hr wait.

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Xmasbaby11 · 19/01/2026 23:19

Is this children’s A and E? I’ve taken my kids yearly pretty much for things much less urgent than that, and I think the longest wait was 2 hours. Last month we were in and out in 20 minutes.

it sounds awful, I’m sorry. I hope you are seen soon.

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