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My 93-year-old mother waited 10 hours on the floor for an ambulance

My 93-year-old mother waited 10 hours on the floor for an ambulance
BBC Health Saturday 24 October 2026, 20:54 UTC 1 min read
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Graham Anthony says his mum Margaret Owen was asking for help "and sometimes screaming in pain".

Graham Anthony says his mum Margaret Owen was asking for help "and sometimes screaming in pain".
Graham Anthony (PERSON) Margaret Owen (PERSON)
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