As winter approaches, figures show Scotland’s health service is already facing mounting pressure.
Waits at Accident and Emergency departments are at their worst level since April, with just over 63% of patients dealt with in 4 hours.
That is well below the Scottish Government’s target of 95%.
However, paramedics have told STV News, long waits for them outside A and E are far less common than in recent years.
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