Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNHS England reported nearly 17,000 fewer A&E attendances than anticipated during England's Euro 2024 matches. The most significant decrease, an 11 per cent reduction, was observed in the hour leading up to kick-off. Attendance also fell during specific matches, including the group-stage opener against Serbia and the quarter-final and final. This dip in demand was often followed by a surge in patients after matches, particularly for trauma and musculoskeletal injuries, with a notable increase between 1 am and 2 am. NHS England urged the public not to delay seeking medical help and to use services as normal, cautioning against activities that could lead to injuries after games. In fullWorld Cup 2026: England fans warned not to delay A&E visits just because the football’s onThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
NHS urges England fans not to delay care during World Cup matches
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNHS England reported nearly 17,000 fewer A&E attendances than anticipated during England's Euro 2024 matches. The most significant decrease, an 11 per cent reduction, was observed in the hour leading up to kick-off. Attendance also fell during specific matches, including the group-stage opener against Serbia and the quarter-final and final. This dip in demand was often followed by a surge in patients after matches, particularly for trauma and musculoskeletal injuries, with a notable increase between 1 am and 2 am. NHS England urged the public not to delay seeking medical help and to use services as normal, cautioning against activities that could lead to injuries after games. In fullWorld Cup 2026: England fans warned not to delay A&E visits just because the football’s onThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
