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NSW Hospitals Stranded by Care Delays | Perth News
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New data from NSW reveals a growing crisis: nearly 1,700 patients could be stuck in hospitals by mid-2027, unable to transition to aged care or NDIS placements. This “bed block” is straining resources, undoing progress on emergency wait times, and worsening patient outcomes—especially in Sydney’s southeast. With one in eight ED beds occupied by non-acute patients and aged care waitlists up 40% in a year, the situation is labeled “unprecedented and unsustainable.” Despite state investments and federal reforms, funding gaps and systemic delays continue to trap vulnerable older patients in limbo, demanding urgent action.
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